WHO and partners will mark World Malaria Day by celebrating the achievements of countries that are approaching – and achieving – malaria elimination.

Mosquitoes can spread a deadly parasite that causes malaria, experts are using CRISPR to change the mosquito’s genome to stop this spread.

World Mosquito Day commemorates Sir Ronald Ross’ 1897 discovery of the link between mosquitoes and malaria transmission, the event raises awareness about the threat of malaria and other diseases transmitted by the world’s deadliest animal.