World Malaria Day - April 25

 

World Malaria Day (WMD) is commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to controlMalaria

Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of Malaria

Malaria is a mosquito borne infectious and communicable disease caused by parasitic protozoa, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes

Symptoms of Malaria

• Fever and chills
• Headaches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue
• General weakness and body aches

Malaria can become life-threatening if diagnosis and treatment does not occur in time. It may get very serious and lead to the following:

• Severe anaemia
• Kidney failure
• Cardiovascular collapse
• Low blood sugar​

Prevention of Malaria
You can use the following techniques to steer clear of the disease:

• Use of insecticidal nets
• Indoor residual spraying with insecticide to control vector mosquitoes
• Apply insect repellent (available in spray, cream or gel form) to exposed skin
• Cover exposed skin and shoes to avoid mosquito bites

 

World Malaria Day (WMD) is one of 8 official Global Public Health Campaigns currently marked by the World Health Organization(WHO), along with -

• World Health Day - April 07
• World Blood Donor Day - June 14
• World Immunization Week April 24 - 30
• World Tuberculosis Day - March 24
• World No Tobacco Day - May 31
• World Hepatitis Day - July 28 and 
• World AIDS Day - December 01