SRES 173

This resolution recognizes World Malaria Day and highlights the ongoing global effort to combat malaria, a disease that continues to cause significant illness and death worldwide, particularly in Africa. The resolution acknowledges past successes, including the eradication of malaria in the United States and recent reductions in cases thanks to global initiatives like the President’s Malaria Initiative. It emphasizes the continued need for action to prevent a resurgence of the disease and supports efforts to develop new tools and strategies to achieve a 90% reduction in malaria cases by 2030, while also recognizing the importance of US leadership in this global fight.