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Did you know that mosquitoes do not intentionally want to give you malaria . They take blood for production of babies and say to themselves , let’s give them something back in return that’s what. That something is a parasite that causes malaria. Ten key facts on malaria 1. Among all communicable diseases, malaria is the third largest killer of children between the ages of one month and five years, following pneumonia and diarrhea. 2. Nearly 300,000 children under the age of five die of malaria died in 2016 equivalent to nearly 800 young lives lost each day. 3. In the years between 2000 and 2015, the mortality rate for malaria fell by 60% and the number of malaria cases dropped by 37% globally. During those 15 years, 6.2 million deaths were averted, including the deaths of 5.9 million children under five.  4. Progress on malaria is beginning to show signs of stagnation.  In 2016, 91 countries reported a combined total of 216 million malaria cases – 5 million more than in 2015. Rwanda and Nigeria together saw an increase of over 1.5 million cases, while DRC recorded an additional 500,000 cases in 2015-2016. #kickoutmalaria #malaria #healthtips #affordablehealthcare

Today is #WorldMosquitoDay. #Malaria is a life threatening disease caused by a parasite transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It disproportionately impacts low- and middle- income countries, especially children who accounted for over 462,000 malaria related deaths in 2022 alone. The #LONGEVITYproject consortium (funded by global health agency Unitaid) strive to provide long-acting malaria prevention options to LMICs. The current phase of this involves very close work between Centre of Excellence for Long-acting Therapeutics and School of Pharmacy at QUB. Read more about the project's malaria work and find our recent malaria blogs here: 👉https://lnkd.in/edmkd_Gx

Malaria Day in the Americas is observed every November 6 to reinforce the region’s ongoing commitment to eradicating malaria.   While still uncommon throughout most of the Americas (the WHO recently certified Paraguay, Argentina and El Salvador malaria-free), 520,000 cases of malaria and around 120 deaths were reported in the Americas in 2021.    In the U.S., more than 2,000 cases are reported every year, often from the result of traveling to malaria-endemic regions. And while the chance of contracting #malaria in the U.S. is highly unlikely, warmer winters are creating more favorable conditions for malaria transmission.    Fortunately, the vector-borne disease is not only curable but it’s also preventable.    At #Envu, we’re passionate about developing innovative solutions for controlling #mosquitoes to protect #publichealth in the Americas and across the globe. Because we know that with the right ideas and technology, humanity and nature can bring out the best in one another.    On Malaria in the Americas Day and all year long, we’re proud to support #mosquitomanagement professionals to reduce threats and respond to challenges with precision so that together, we can #BeAForceWithNature. #EnvuAgainstMalaria

#grrf Special Day Update 25 April – World Malaria Day World Malaria Day, which takes place on 25 April each year, is an internationally recognized day, highlighting the global efforts to control malaria and celebrating the gains that have been made. Since 2000, the world has made historic progress against malaria, saving millions of lives. However, half the world still lives at risk from this preventable, treatable disease, which costs a child’s life every two minutes. El Salvador is the third country to have achieved malaria-free status in recent years in the WHO Region of the Americas, following Argentina in 2019 and Paraguay in 2018. Seven countries in the region were certified from 1962 to 1973. Globally, a total of 38 countries and territories have reached this milestone. India is NOT featured in this list. A total of 3, 38,494 cases and 77 deaths were reported in 2019 in India. This day aims to reduce malaria cases and deaths due to it. #grrf #malaria #disease #who #preventable #health #people

One of the most common parasitic infections in the world is malaria. Although preventable and curable, malaria can have a devastating effect. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 249 million cases in 2022, with 94% of them occurring in Africa. There are five Plasmodium parasite species that cause malaria in humans, and two of these species – P. falciparum and P. vivax – pose the greatest threat. P. falciparum is the deadliest malaria parasite and the most prevalent on the African continent. P. vivax is the dominant malaria parasite in most countries outside of sub-Saharan Africa. The other malaria species that can infect humans are P. malariae, P. ovale and P. knowlesi. Learn more about the malarias beginning on page 93 of our free resource, Parasitic Diseases, 7th edition, available for download at https://lnkd.in/ePP-P6bN. 

In areas where malaria transmission is low, the fight against this mosquito-borne disease faces unique hurdles. New CCP research dives into why understanding nuances in behaviors and risks is crucial in the fight against this deadly threat. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3uPMpDM

World Malaria Day! Malaria is one of the most infamous diseases in world history. And it’s consistently one of the deadliest, despite being eradicated in many parts of the world. For the great size of its impact and damage, malaria is spread through the smallest of hosts: mosquitoes. Malaria is transmitted through mosquito bites when parasites from an infected mosquito’s saliva enter into a person’s bloodstream. Within a week or two, an infection becomes very noticeable. Symptoms develop in the form of fatigue, fever, headaches, and vomiting. In the most serious of cases, malaria can lead to yellow fever, seizures, coma, and death. Journal of Internal Medicine and Emergency Research (ISSN-2582-7367) is accepting submissions for the upcoming issue. Visit us: https://lnkd.in/g2YUP2sr Manuscript can be submitted to: internalmedicine@maplesjournals.com [Source: Internet] #malaria #world #disease #mosquitoes #fever #fatigue #death

The mosquito is responsible for more deaths than any other creature in the world. One of the most deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes ➡️ malaria. This #WorldMosquitoDay we are happy to share that the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative—or PMI, the United States’ largest program working to #EndMalaria—has released its Vision for Investing Locally. Since its beginning PMI has partnered with local leaders, governments, and institutions to #EndMalaria. Now, PMI is expanding these efforts, recognizing that local knowledge and expertise are crucial for addressing the complex challenges posed by malaria and ensuring the success and sustainability of malaria control and elimination programs.  https://lnkd.in/e-rptD3V

TAKE ACTION TOGETHER, TOGETHER TAKE ACTION Today is #WorldMosquitoDay which aims to raise awareness of mosquito-borne diseases such as #malaria. Coming from a country where contracting Malaria is as common as having a headache, I didn’t quite understand how threatening #malaria was until I almost died from this totally preventable and treatable disease while I was 11, and while at nursing school where I saw children die from malaria, pregnant mothers having miscarriages, as a result of #malaria, neonatal deaths and how bad it gets for #PLWHIV with low CD4 cell counts. Today #malaria is still responsible for a significant morbidity and mortality especially in sub-Saharan Africa and in children below 5 years, pregnant mothers and #PLWHIV. Together we will strive to continue taking action to #BeatMalaria and achieve a #malariafree society by using preventive measures like bed nets and mosquito repellents, eliminating mosquito breeding sites, timely diagnosis and treatment, we can reduce malaria risk. Let's work together for Zero Malaria in our community. Stand with United to Beat Malaria! Start a fundraiser and protect families at risk of malaria: https://lnkd.in/deMzVeGd United Nations Foundation ShotAtLife United to Beat Malaria Zero Malaria Campaign Coalition Ezinwa Osuoha, MPH Brian Zhang Thomas Locke Malaria No More