World Malaria Day
April 25, 2010

Malaria Worldwide
• 300-500 million people contract malaria annually
• One million people die each year from malaria
• Every 30 seconds someone dies from malaria

Malaria in Africa
• 90% of all malaria deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa
• 1 in 5 childhood deaths are caused by malaria
• Malaria is responsible for a 1.3% growth penalty per year in some African countries, due to loss in productivity
• Malaria costs Africa more than $12 billion in lost GDP every year

Researchers are working toward a vaccine, but in the meantime, we can stop malaria today with a simple, inexpensive solution: insecticide treated bed nets that cost just $10 each. So for less than the average cost of two movie tickets, you can save a human life.

Every second counts. Join with us, our partners and other participating organizations. Get involved, learn more, donate now. Be part of the "first great humanitarian success story of the 21st century."