The World Health Organisation declared the UAE malaria-free 16 years ago on April 25. It was among the first countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region to be declared free of the disease.
As it joined the global community in observing World Malaria Day on April 25, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reiterated the UAE's commitment to helping reduce worldwide malaria incidence by 90 per cent before 2030.
