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J1397Senate2025-2026 SessionResolution

Declare Malaria Day April 25

Official title

“Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 25, 2026, as Malaria Day in the State of New York”

Sponsor Roxanne J. PersaudSD-19
Status
Adopted
Impact
2/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution urges Governor Hochul to declare April 25, 2026, as Malaria Day in New York to raise awareness of malaria.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights ongoing global health disparities. The resolution emphasizes that malaria disproportionately affects the world’s poorest populations, especially children and pregnant women, underlining the need for continued attention to health inequities—even in places like New York that are not directly impacted.

  2. Addresses risk from imported cases. While local malaria transmission was eliminated in the U.S. decades ago, about 2,000 cases are imported annually. Raising awareness can help prevent local outbreaks and ensure rapid medical response.

  3. Connects New York to global health efforts. By aligning Malaria Day with World Malaria Day, the resolution situates New York as part of the broader international initiative to combat malaria, encouraging residents to learn about and support global health interventions.

  4. Aims to educate and mobilize communities. The resolution calls for increased public and media attention, which can drive education about malaria’s causes, prevention, and treatment—potentially inspiring advocacy, charitable giving, or involvement in global health work among New Yorkers.

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Declare Malaria Day April 25

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Roxanne J. Persaud

Senator · Senate District 19

Chair, Social Services

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 1397 BY: Senator PERSAUD MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim

April 25, 2026, as Malaria Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious conditions that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and… Show all

April 25, 2026, as Malaria Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are set aside to increase awareness of serious conditions that affect the lives of citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim April 25, 2026, as Malaria Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of World Malaria Day; and WHEREAS, Malaria remains both a major cause and consequence of global poverty and inequity; its burden is greatest in the least developed areas and among the poorest members of society; many of the vulnerable, especially young children and pregnant women, are not able to access the life-saving prevention, diagnosis and treatment the so urgently need; and WHEREAS, In 2024, there were 282 million new cases of malaria and

610,000 deaths in 80 countries; and WHEREAS, Despite the tremendous set of achievements with which the World Health Organization has succeeded, nearly half of the world's population lives in areas at risk of malaria transmission in 85 countries and… Show all

610,000 deaths in 80 countries; and WHEREAS, Despite the tremendous set of achievements with which the World Health Organization has succeeded, nearly half of the world's population lives in areas at risk of malaria transmission in 85 countries and territories, and more than 263 million cases are reported annually; and WHEREAS, Currently, the Center for Disease Control is committed to expanding proven malaria control strategies worldwide, including the distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets, rapid diagnostics tests, and intermittent preventative treatment in pregnancy; and WHEREAS, While local transmission of malaria was eliminated from the United States in the early 1950s, the Center for Disease Control remains vigilant to detect, and help clinicians respond to, cases of imported malaria each year; and WHEREAS, Approximately 2,000 cases of malaria are imported into the United States each year; rapidly responding to these imported cases is critical to saving lives and to pre- venting reintroduction of locally transmitted malaria in the United States; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body recognizes the importance of Malaria Day in promoting public and media attention to the seriousness of malaria, and for working to improve education about its causes and its treatment, as well as how to help those who are struggling with this debilitating condition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to pro- claim April 25, 2026, as Malaria Day in the State of New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New York.

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