Every year April 25 is celebrated as World Malaria Day all over the globe. There are many countries in the world that are fighting malaria, a disease caused by a mosquito bite, and can be deadly. According to WHO, The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 627 000 in 2020.
This disease usually thrives in damp areas with dirt. The purpose of celebrating this World Malaria Day every year is to recognize worldwide efforts to control malaria.
World Malaria Day was observed for the first time on April 25, 2008. The purpose of celebrating this day by UNICEF was to bring public attention to this dangerous disease, which forces millions of people to lose their lives every year. According to the World Health Organisation, India represents 3% of global malaria cases. India had once almost eradicated malaria. However, malaria returned to India in the early 21st century. In 2009, there were 1.5 million malaria cases were reported in India.
Malaria is a type of fever. This fever comes with chills (shivering). The main symptoms of this fever are headache, vomiting, and sudden severe chills. Malaria mainly occurs when bitten by an infected female Anopheles mosquito. The sufferers of this disease must be aware that there are 5 species of bacteria in this female mosquito that spreads malaria: Plasmodium falciparum (or P. falciparum), Plasmodium malariae (or P. malariae), Plasmodium vivax (or P. vivax), Plasmodium ovale (or P. ovale), and Plasmodium knowlesi (or P. knowlesi). Read More.
World Malaria Day 2022: Top Quotes, Slogans, Messages, Posters, Drawings, Images, Captions To recognizes global efforts to control malaria
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