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Malaria is a serious and sometimes fatal disease caused by a parasite that commonly infects a certain type of mosquito which feeds on humans. People who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking chills, and flu-like illness.

In 2015 there was 214 million cases, and 438 000 deaths from malaria, in 97 countries.

It is improving; the mortality rate has fallen by 60% between 2000 and 2015. However, $5.1 billion US is needed every year, double the available funding.

For more information visit the World Malaria Day website.

Close the immunisation gap – immunisation for all throughout life!

This will be the second year of the Close the Immunization Gap campaign, which celebrates the enormous successes to date in reaching children all over the world with life-saving vaccines while also stressing the challenges we still face.

The 2016 campaign additionally stresses the need for immunization among adolescents and adults – throughout life. And seeks to draw the world’s attention to the critical importance of reaching vulnerable people living in conflict situations or in the wake of emergencies.

Visit the WHO website for more information.