Africa Malaria Day is commemorated on 25 April every year. This day has been set aside by African governments committed to rolling back malaria and meeting the United Nations malaria-related Millennium Development Goals. It is an opportunity for the Roll Back Malaria Partnership to show solidarity with African countries battling against this scourge by supporting several events and activities around the world.

Rwanda was selected from a number of African countries considered by the World Health Organization and Roll Back Malaria for the opportunity to host Africa Malaria Day 2007. The Rwandan Ministry of Health has implemented an integrated plan in the lead-up to 25 April, to include a media awareness campaign (print and broadcast media, mobile video units addressing approximately 360 sites), promotional and awareness materials for distribution at regular community events and the launch of Primo, a country specific pre-packaged WHO approved artemisinin combination malaria treatment for home-based management of malaria.

This year’s theme is Free Africa from Malaria Now!