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The Gambia Draws the Line Against Malaria & Gears To Eliminate It Format The Gambia commemorates the World Malaria Day (WMD) under the theme, “ Zero Malaria- Draw the Line Against Malaria.” The Gambia is one of six countries in World Health Organization African Region that have achieved the 2020 milestones of reducing malaria cases and deaths by 40% compared to 2015. This was declared at a media briefing held to commemorate the WMD 2021 on 23rd April 2021.This achievement ensues while the country is still fighting COVID-19 pandemic. The Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) of 2017 showed that usage of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) in children and women was 62% and 69%, respectively. Additionally, 40% of pregnant women received three doses of intermittent preventive therapy to prevent malaria during pregnancy. These figures point out that more work is needed to ensure universal coverage of malaria control services in the country. ....