Was October 24, 2026 malaria eradicated?
NO
No — malaria still infects about 282 million people and kills 610,000 a year across 80 countries.
Why
- 282 million cases and 610,000 deaths estimated in 2024
- 80 countries still malaria-endemic, down from 108 in 2000
- 47 countries certified malaria-free, but no global eradication