[26] The projects were to be undertaken by an international consortium involving partners from the public and private sectors from Europe, USA and Africa.

For World Malaria Day 2017, efforts across India included a series of measures to control the spread of this vector-borne disease.

The coastal city of Mangaluru identified open water resources to target for eliminating mosquitos that spread malaria.

[33] Many prominent companies, organizations, and celebrities have declared initiatives to join the fight against malaria to mark this day.

Actress Ashley Judd announced the April launch of a new initiative called "5 & Alive", which will focus on the devastating effects of malaria on children under 5.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced their own national campaign called "Malaria Prevention: Deadly Disease.

Simple Solution", which will partner with Malaria No More to approach all 4.7 Million Club members worldwide to ask for $10 bed net donations.