{"id":2264,"date":"2025-04-05T17:55:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T12:25:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2264"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:09:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:39:24","slug":"world-malaria-day-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"World Malaria Day 2025, Theme, Symptoms, Malaria Cases &#038;  Elimination Program in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#What_is_World_Malaria_Day_Malaria\" >What is World Malaria Day Malaria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#Malaria_Symptoms\" >Malaria Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#World_Malaria_Day_2025_Theme\" >World Malaria Day 2025 Theme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#Malaria_Cases_in_India\" >Malaria Cases in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#Malaria_Elimination_Target_in_India\" >Malaria Elimination Target in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#Malaria_Elimination_Program_in_India\" >Malaria Elimination Program in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#Related_Articles\" >Related Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/world-malaria-day-2025\/#World_Malaria_Day_2025_FAQs\" >World Malaria Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>World Malaria Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, observed annually on <\/span><b>April 25<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, serves as a crucial reminder of the global efforts to eliminate malaria, a <\/span><b>preventable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>treatable disease <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that continues to affect millions worldwide. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was instituted by WHO Member States during the <\/span><b>World Health Assembly of 2007<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we look forward to World Malaria Day 2025, the global community is focused on accelerating efforts to combat malaria, reduce its mortality rates, and ensure equitable access to prevention and treatment services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here we&#8217;ll discuss the significance of World Malaria Day, highlight the theme for 2025, explore the disease itself, and discuss ongoing efforts to eliminate malaria in India and around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_World_Malaria_Day_Malaria\"><\/span><b>What is World Malaria Day Malaria?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>World Malaria Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, observed annually on April 25th, is a global event aimed at raising awareness about malaria prevention, control, and elimination efforts. It highlights the ongoing fight against malaria, a deadly disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and transmitted through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Malaria Day recognizes the progress made in lowering malaria cases and deaths worldwide, while emphasizing the need for continued efforts, research, and funding to eradicate the disease. Each year, a specific theme is chosen to address global challenges and inspire action toward malaria-free communities. World Malaria Day is an opportunity for governments, organizations, and individuals to unite in the fight against malaria and work towards achieving a malaria-free world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2267\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Maleria.jpg?resize=201%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Maleria.jpg?resize=201%2C300&amp;ssl=1 201w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Maleria.jpg?w=418&amp;ssl=1 418w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-study-material-for-ias-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Study Material<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Malaria Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symptoms of malaria appear between<\/span><b> 7 to 30 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after the mosquito bite. Initial symptoms often resemble those of the flu and can include fever, chills, headache, body aches, and fatigue. As the disease progresses, symptoms can become more severe, including anemia, jaundice, organ failure, and in the most severe cases, death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2266\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Symptoms-of-maleria.jpg?resize=291%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"291\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Symptoms-of-maleria.jpg?resize=291%2C300&amp;ssl=1 291w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Symptoms-of-maleria.jpg?w=573&amp;ssl=1 573w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 291px) 100vw, 291px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children under five years old, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the more severe consequences of malaria. If left untreated, malaria can lead to complications such as cerebral malaria, where the parasite infects the brain, leading to seizures, coma, and death.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"World_Malaria_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>World Malaria Day 2025 Theme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, World Malaria Day has a unique theme that highlights the global efforts to combat malaria and calls for continued action. The theme for <\/span><b>World Malaria Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>\u2018<\/b><b>Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite\u2019.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme seeks to highlight the critical need for immediate action in the battle against malaria, stressing the importance of sustained investment, innovation, collaboration, and unwavering commitment from the global community working towards malaria eradication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2077&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Swachh Bharat Mission<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Cases_in_India\"><\/span><b>Malaria Cases in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India is making great progress toward becoming a <\/span><b>Malaria-free nation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, setting global standards in public health. In 2024, India moved out of the WHO\u2019s High Burden to High Impact group, a remarkable achievement in its battle against malaria. The country has reduced annual malaria cases by over 97%, from 75 million at the time of independence to just 2 million in 2023. Similarly, malaria-related deaths have dropped from <\/span><b>800,000 to only 83.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2023, <\/span><b>122 districts <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reported <\/span><b>zero malaria cases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflecting the success of initiatives like the <\/span><b>National Framework for Malaria Elimination <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and the <\/span><b>National Strategic Plan for Malaria Elimination <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2023-2027). These plans aim to eliminate malaria in India by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these achievements, challenges remain, including <\/span><b>uneven resource distribution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>high transmission in certain regions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the emergence of <\/span><b>drug-resistant malaria strains<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To meet its 2030 elimination target, India will need to continue its efforts to improve access to malaria services, strengthen surveillance systems, and address the socio-economic determinants of health that contribute to the spread of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Elimination_Target_in_India\"><\/span><b>Malaria Elimination Target in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India&#8217;s journey toward a malaria-free future is a remarkable transformation. At independence in 1947, malaria caused 7.5 crore cases annually and 800,000 deaths. Over the decades, relentless efforts have reduced these numbers by over 97%, with cases dropping to 2 million and deaths to just 83 by 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This historic achievement reflects India\u2019s commitment to eradicating malaria and improving public health. Through strategic interventions, the country is on track to <\/span><b>achieve malaria-free status by 2030<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reinforcing its dedication to public health and positioning itself for a healthier, malaria-free future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=476&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Interview<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Elimination_Program_in_India\"><\/span><b>Malaria Elimination Program in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India\u2019s malaria elimination program is comprehensive, focusing on multiple strategies like vector control, improved diagnostics, access to treatment, and public awareness. Key measures include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor residual spraying<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of antimalarial drugs for both prevention and treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These efforts are crucial in reducing malaria transmission and improving health outcomes across the country. The success of these efforts is evident in recent results. In 2023, 122 districts across India reported no malaria cases, reflecting the effectiveness of targeted interventions. The number of malaria cases fell dramatically from <\/span><b>1,169,261 in 2015 to 227,564 in 2023<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and malaria-related deaths decreased from <\/span><b>384 to just 83<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This progress underscores the impact of India\u2019s malaria control strategies and its commitment to achieving malaria-free status by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has focused on strengthening the capacity of its health system to respond to malaria, particularly in remote and underserved areas. The government has also been working closely with international organizations such as the <\/span><b>World Health Organization <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(WHO) and the <\/span><b>Global Fund to End Malaria <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ensure that resources and expertise are available to support its malaria control and elimination efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. 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It highlights the global efforts to combat malaria and calls for continued action to reduce its impact on public health.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22651\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22651\" aria-controls=\"collapse22651\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the theme for World Malaria Day 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22651\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2265\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22651\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The theme for World Malaria Day 2025 is <\/span><b>\u2018Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite\u2019.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> This theme emphasizes the need for sustained investment, innovation, and global collaboration to eliminate malaria.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22652\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22652\" aria-controls=\"collapse22652\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How is Malaria Spread and Transmitted?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22652\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2265\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22652\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Malaria is spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, which transmit the Plasmodium parasite into the bloodstream. It can also be transmitted through contaminated blood transfusions or sharing needles.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22653\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22653\" aria-controls=\"collapse22653\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What challenges does India face in achieving malaria elimination by 2030?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22653\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2265\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22653\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">India faces challenges such as uneven resource distribution, high transmission rates in certain regions, and the emergence of drug-resistant strains. Addressing these issues, along with strengthening surveillance and health systems, is essential to achieving malaria-free status by 2030.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-22654\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse22654\" aria-controls=\"collapse22654\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How can individuals protect themselves from malaria?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse22654\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2265\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-22654\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Individuals can protect themselves by using insecticide-treated bed nets, applying mosquito repellent, and wearing protective clothing. In malaria-endemic regions, it\u2019s also important to seek prompt medical treatment if malaria symptoms appear.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about World Malaria Day 2025, malaria transmission, symptoms, India\u2019s elimination efforts, and global progress toward a malaria-free future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2264"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6335,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2264\/revisions\/6335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}