{"id":56067,"date":"2026-04-26T16:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T16:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/eritrea-commemorates-world-malaria-control-day-2023"},"modified":"2026-04-26T17:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T17:12:18","slug":"eritrea-commemorates-world-malaria-control-day-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/eritrea-commemorates-world-malaria-control-day-2023","title":{"rendered":"Eritrea Commemorates World Malaria Control Day 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>World Malaria Control Day was observed in Eritrea on April 25, focusing on the theme &#8220;Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.&#8221; Officials reported significant declines in malaria prevalence due to ongoing efforts. The Ministry of Health emphasized the need for public participation in the global fight against malaria, which has claimed millions of lives since 2000.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>World Malaria Control Day, 25 April, was observed at the national level in Embaderho, Serejeka sub-zone, under the theme \u201cDriven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ms. Himan Woldegergis, representing the sub-zonal administration, said that as a result of the strong efforts being exerted, the prevalence of malaria has significantly declined.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Kibreab Tesfamicael, head of malaria control and follow-up at the Ministry of Health branch, said that as part of the effort to eradicate malaria worldwide from 2016 to 2030, strong efforts have been exerted in Eritrea since 2018. He called for reinforced participation by the public and partners to fully eradicate malaria.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Kibreab also said that malaria infections worldwide from 2000 to 2024 numbered 2.3 billion, with 14 million deaths, 95% of which occurred in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>At the event, activity reports were presented by heads of health stations, as well as village health representatives.<\/p>\n<p>World Malaria Control Day was observed for the 19th time at the global and national levels.<\/p>\n<p>World Malaria Control Day is observed annually on April 25 to raise awareness about malaria prevention and control. The day serves as a platform for countries to highlight their efforts in combating malaria and to encourage global cooperation in the fight against this disease. In Eritrea, significant strides have been made in reducing malaria cases through public health initiatives and community engagement since 2018, aligning with the global goal to eradicate malaria by 2030. The observance of this day reflects the ongoing commitment to public health and the importance of collaborative efforts in disease control.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eritrea<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know World Malaria Control Day was observed in Eritrea on April 25, focusing on the theme &#8220;Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.&#8221; Officials reported significant declines in malaria prevalence due to ongoing efforts. 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