In recognition of World Malaria Day, the World Bank Group’s Health & Safety Directorate (HSD) invites staff and family members to join a timely and informative virtual panel discussion focused on malaria prevention, awareness, and real‑world protection strategies.
Malaria is not a disease of the past. In 2024 alone, an estimated 610,000 people died from malaria, across more than 80 countries. For families living, traveling, or relocating to malaria‑endemic areas, understanding risk—and knowing how to protect themselves—is essential.
This moderated discussion will bring together clinical expertise, perspectives from endemic regions, lived experience, and travel health guidance to help participants better understand malaria risk and, most importantly, what they can do to stay protected before, during, and after travel or relocation.
📅 Event Details
Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM (Washington, DC / EST)
Location: Virtual session (Microsoft Teams)
🔗 Quick Links
- Join the Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27681974039145?p=P0gyrGgdKm4NJ7LRzQ
- Meeting ID: 276 819 740 391 45
- Passcode: Mz24Q8ga
🎙️ Featured Speakers
- Dr. Adrienne Showler
Chief of Tropical Medicine, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Dr. Mercy Tembon
Former Vice President and Corporate Secretary, World Bank Group - Dr. Chomba Sinyangwe
Senior Medical Officer & Regional Medical Advisor,
HSD Southern Africa Satellite Office - Rebecca Jahandari
Senior Medical Officer, HSD Travel Health Services (HQ)
📍 In‑Person (HQ) – Malaria Informational Table
For those based in Washington, DC:
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: MC Cafeteria Hallway
Stop by to pick up practical information and speak with HSD colleagues about malaria prevention and travel health.
✅ This session is open to all WBG staff and family members.
We encourage families to attend together and use this session as a starting point for conversations about health protection, prevention, and preparedness.