Time to Deliver Zero Malaria: Invest, Innovate, Implement

Although malaria can be prevented and treated, global investment in the fight against the disease is declining. World Malaria Day is therefore a reminder that the goal of a malaria-free world must remain on the political agenda, both in Switzerland and on a global scale. To mark the day, Swiss TPH experts hosted a panel discussion on 25 April 2023 to discuss the current work on malaria tools and interventions and future priorities. More than half the world's population is still at risk of dying from a mosquito bite. In 2021 alone, there were 247 million cases of malaria worldwide and 600,000 deaths. Most tragically, most of these deaths were children under the age of five. This year's World Malaria Day, under the motto -Time to Deliver Zero Malaria: Investment, Innovation, Implementation- , aims to ensure that malaria remains firmly on the political agenda and highlights the importance of financial investment.