April 25 – the world malaria day

The data on the history of the disease "malaria" from the18th century until 2022, on the malaria causative agents and their Anopheles vectors, on the occurrence of epidemics and pandemics of malaria reviewed briefly. Data on the importation of malaria pathogens from abroad, on "airfield malaria" and methods of suppressing flying insects in aircraft cabins; on the increase in mosquito numbers and the increase in the malaria morbidity also provided. Keywords: malaria, vector mosquitoes, malaria plasmodia, outbreaks, larvicides.