World Malaria Day : 25 April

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World Malaria Day (WMD):
Malaria has been the most deadliest and life threatening parasitic disease, occuring in African and in Asian regions.Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick, with a high fever and shaking chills. Each year, approximately 210 million people are infected with malaria, and about 440,000 people die from the disease. Most of the people who die from the disease are young children in Africa.There are many different varieties of malaria parasites. 
The variety that causes the most serious complications is most commonly found in:
  • African countries south of the Sahara Desert
  • The Asian subcontinent
  • New Guinea, the Dominican Republic and Haiti

Let me include the facts by which it takes its growth , the biggest two measures as under:
- "Poverty, lack of knowledge, and little or no access to health care also contribute to malaria deaths worldwide"
-  "The pooverty and improper use of garbages and water sources is directly proportional to this disease" 

Brief about key facts : 
  • Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable.
  • In 2018, there were an estimated 228 million cases of malaria worldwide.
  • The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 405 000 in 2018.
  • Children aged under 5 years are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria; in 2018, they accounted for 67% (272 000) of all malaria deaths worldwide.
  • The WHO African Region carries a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2018, the region was home to 93% of malaria cases and 94% of malaria deaths.
  • Total funding for malaria control and elimination reached an estimated US$ 2.7 billion in 2018. Contributions from governments of endemic countries amounted to US$ 900 million, representing 30% of total funding.                                        ✓   Precautions shown in pictoral diagram MoH&FW (india);as under: 

✓  Theme 2020 for Malaria :
"Zero Malaria Starts with me"

Hence, The Malaria day is the awareness day and gives a knowledge to overcome it through the celebration and conduct.
This day is the backbone awareness in Asian and African regions via Primary health care. 
This is curable and has a proper treatment once you detect the cases. 
Say no to malaria !
Say zero malaria starts with me!  

Source: Personal view points /WHO/ MoH&FW india via Internet
Prepared by: 
Rahi Shoaib Mohd 

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