World Malaria Day: Accelerating the Fight against Malaria for a More Equitable World

Malaria is one of the most ubiquitous diseases known to affect all species. World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April every year, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrating the gains made. The word "malaria" derives from the Italian for "bad air". WHO's statistics for 2022 indicated that there were an estimated 249 million cases of malaria worldwide, with 0.2% being fatal. These are the early days of the vaccine against malaria. India remained a significant contributor to the global malaria burden. Who is more powerful, with all the intelligence and evolution, human beings or this tiny creature buzzing around nesting on accumulated waters?