Zeroing in on malaria elimination Report:

● Released by: World Health Organization (WHO)  

● Purpose: The report provides the progress made by 21 malaria eliminating countries as part of the “E-2020 Initiative”. 

 

E-2020 Initiative:  

● WHO had launched the E-2020 initiative in 2017.The initiative has supported 21 countries in their efforts to get to zero malaria cases within the 2020 timeline. 

 

E-2025 Initiative: 

● Building on the successes of the E-2020, WHO has launched the E-2025 initiative. 

● As part of this initiative, WHO has identified 25 countries that have the potential to stamp out malaria within a 5-year timeline.  

● These countries will receive specialized support and technical guidance from WHO as they work towards the target of zero malaria. 

 

World Malaria Day: 

● It is observed on April 25 every year by the WHO. 

● 2021 Theme: “Reaching the Zero Malaria target".

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