World Mosquito Day

A day that commemorates the scientific discovery and the public health significance of mosquitoes. It is celebrated on August 20 every year, the date when Sir Ronald Ross found out that malaria is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes in 1897. The day also aims to raise awareness and alertness about the diseases caused by mosquitoes and how to prevent them, as well as to celebrate the achievements of science and medicine in fighting malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.