MONROVIA, LIBERIA-President Joseph Boakai has declared Saturday, April 25, World Malaria Day, to be observed throughout the country as a working holiday.
April 25, 2026, is the 19th World Malaria Day, which will be observed under the global theme: “Driven to End Malaria, Now We Can, Now We Must”, and the national slogan “Get Tested for Malaria before Treating”.
President Boakai has requested that the Health Ministry and other government agencies, as well as international organizations, initiate and implement programs to mark the occasion.
The President, in the proclamation, said continuous investment in Malaria control will propel Malaria-endemic countries along the path to achieving the targets of the Global Malaria Technical Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals.
According to a Foreign Ministry release, the Liberian Government, realizing the significance of protecting the well-being of its citizens and foreign residents, has ratified the Convention on the Rights of the Child to Good Health and Nutrition.
The release added that as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO), Liberia will join other global health partners in supporting all health programs to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry and partners have begun activities marking World Malaria Day, ahead of its official celebrations on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
World Malaria Day is celebrated annually on April 25 to raise awareness about Malaria and global efforts to control and ultimately eradicate the disease.
The ministry has also outlined a series of community awareness campaigns across parts of Montserrado County, including Fiamah and Parker Paint Community, among others.
A Health Ministry release added that the 2026 theme underscores that the elimination of Malaria is within reach, given the availability of effective tools, scientific advancements, and strong African-led initiatives.
The ministry urged the public to actively participate in awareness activities, adopt preventive measures, and seek early treatment when symptoms arise.