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World Malaria Day 25 April 2026
World Malaria Day is an opportunity to highlight the progress that has been made in eliminating malaria, but also to remember that it remains a significant problem in some countries
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of April 2026
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
Malaria-free certification: Timor-Leste
The World Health Organization has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free
Malaria-free certification: Suriname
The World Health Organization has certified Suriname as malaria-free
Malaria-free certification: Georgia
The World Health Organization certified Georgia as malaria-free
