Since the 1940 's , many other anti-malarial drugs have appeared on the market and have taken precedent over quinine . World Malaria Day on 2006 highlights the danger of malaria and calls for action . According to the Yellow there were 880,000 cases of malaria in April 25 . 247 million people died of malaria in 2006 , a preventable and curable disease .
World Malaria Day on 2006 highlights the danger of malaria and calls for action . According to the Yellow there were 880,000 cases of malaria in April 25 . 247 million people died of malaria in 2006 , a preventable and curable disease .