WHO and Pakistan warn climate change is worsening malaria amid 2 million annual cases
24 April 2025, Islamabad, Pakistan – On the occasion of World Malaria Day, observed on 25 April, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pakistan’s Ministry of National Health Services are warning that climate change is worsening the impact of malaria in the country amid over 2 million cases reported annually. WHO and Pakistan are calling on all stakeholders to urgently intensify efforts to contain the increasing threat to the country and the Region.
“Malaria is a major global threat, and we are seeing firsthand how climate change is increasing both the risk and the cases in our country. Despite challenges, Pakistan is fully committed to end this disease. It is not just a health imperative – it is an investment in a healthier, more equitable, safer, and more prosperous future for every nation,” said Pakistan’s Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal.
Under the international theme “Reinvest, reimagine, reignite,” WHO is urging all stakeholders to join the Big Push to End Malaria and support Pakistan to ensure that the response is not jeopardized due to lack of resources.
