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World Mosquito Day serves as a significant reminder of the global fight against mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya. This year’s theme, "Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World," highlights the urgent need to address disparities in healthcare access that contribute to the ongoing malaria burden. The statistics underscore the challenge: according to the WHO, malaria cases rose to 247 million in 2023, while the number of deaths, though slightly reduced, remains alarmingly high at 619,000. In Zambia, the situation is particularly concerning, with a reported 19% increase in malaria deaths—from 1,343 to 1,602. This translates to approximately 30,400 new infections daily, resulting in four deaths each day. The theme emphasizes the need to bridge gaps in access to malaria prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, particularly in underserved communities. As the world continues its efforts to eliminate malaria, the focus must be on ensuring that no one is left behind, with equitable access to healthcare as a central goal. #malaria #health #prevention #ministryofhealth #medicine

Do you face challenges while ensuring equitable access to malaria prevention measures and effective treatment options for at-risk populations? Malaria continues to pose a significant threat to public health. Despite substantial progress in recent years, the WHO estimates that there were over 249 million cases in 2022, exceeding estimates made before COVID-19. Climate change has indirect effects on malaria and millions of people can't access services they need to prevent, detect and treat the disease. Changing rainfall and temperature patterns can impact the behaviour and survival of the malaria-carrying anopheles mosquito and extreme weather events may lead to transmission and burden of disease. Conflict and humanitarian crises, resource constraints and biological challenges such as drug and insecticide resistance also continue to hamper progress. It is our job as HCPs to ensure equitable access to malaria prevention measures and effectively manage at-risk populations to avoid deaths due to such preventable diseases. Share your challenges on MedShr and voice your opinion as a part of a growing global community to collectively tackle the growing challenge in managing malaria. Sign up for free on MedShr using your professional email address and workplace ID to access a secure, healthcare professional-exclusive environment. medshr.it/malaria #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria

🌍 Today, on World Malaria Day, we join hands to raise awareness and take action against one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases. #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria Malaria continues to pose a significant threat to global health, particularly in regions with limited access to healthcare and resources. But together, we can make a difference. Let's pledge to: 🦟 Raise Awareness: Spread knowledge about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of malaria within our communities and networks. 🌱 Support Prevention Efforts: Advocate for and support initiatives aimed at preventing the spread of malaria, including the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and access to antimalarial medications. 💉 Promote Testing and Treatment: Encourage regular testing for malaria and ensure prompt treatment for those infected, helping to reduce the burden of the disease and prevent complications. 🤝 Collaborate for Impact: Work together across sectors and borders to strengthen healthcare systems, support research and innovation, and address the social, economic, and environmental factors contributing to malaria transmission. Together, we can make malaria a thing of the past. Let's unite our efforts to #EndMalaria and create a healthier, malaria-free world. Join me in spreading the word and taking action today! 🌐💪🏽 #HealthForAll #GlobalHealth

THE UNRECOGNIZED HEROES: The Influence of Traditional Healers in Malaria Prevention. In the fight against malaria, traditional healers are often the unsung heroes, working quietly within communities to prevent and treat this deadly disease. While modern medicine has made significant strides in malaria prevention and treatment, traditional healers continue to play a vital role, especially in regions where access to healthcare services is limited. Their influence extends beyond the territory of herbal remedies; it encompasses cultural practices, community engagement, and local knowledge that have been passed down through generations. The intimate knowledge of local environments and mosquito breeding sites possessed by traditional healers can be leveraged to implement targeted interventions tailored to each community's specific needs. Empowering traditional healers as educators and advocates for malaria prevention can help public health initiatives reach a wider audience and achieve greater impact. However, it's essential to strike a balance between respecting cultural traditions and ensuring the safety and efficacy of treatments. Traditional healers are valuable allies in the fight against malaria, providing unique insights and resources that complement modern healthcare approaches. Ministry of Health - Uganda #malariaprevention #malaria

🌍🦟 Today, on World Malaria Day, let's join hands to raise awareness and take action against this preventable and treatable disease. Prevention is key: Alongside treatment, preventive measures such as mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying or other preventive remedies, community education, and early diagnosis are essential in the fight against malaria. Especially children in regions with limited access to resources in healthcare are highly effected. Mothers struggle to protect them from the bad disease. At Dentsu Health, we believe in the power of unlimited collaboration and innovation to tackle health challenges like malaria. Our wonderful “Suraksha Ka Teeka campaign”, which was created with the help of lots of different Dentsu brand employees, exemplifies this commitment, leveraging creativity. Outstanding creativity with the integration of a strong and honest cultural context to the campaign, to not just promote malaria prevention, but also live it … Have a look at the excellent campaign: https://lnkd.in/dgpzQzPh Even if it is only a small contribution that we were able to make to the fight against malaria, it is a contribution that had and still has a high impact on the families and children in India. 🦟 On this important day, let's reflect on the progress we've made in the fight against malaria and recommit ourselves to achieving a malaria-free world – and this is still a very long way to go. More information and how you can help: https://lnkd.in/dWa-cS6m #WorldMalariaDay #dentsuhealth #SurakshaKaTeeka #dentsude #unicef

April 25th is World Malaria Day 🩸💉 On this day, we give thanks to our inspirational clients who carry out groundbreaking work to end the fight against malaria. There were an estimated 5.2 million cases of malaria throughout Southeast Asia in 2022 (1). While this number has seen a significant decrease from 2013 (13.2 million cases), more work is needed if we are to reach the ultimate goal of 0 cases across the region. This years' theme is accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world 🌏 We are incredibly proud to play our part in helping improve access to safe and effective medical devices for malaria treatment and prevention. Let’s continue to build bridges to overcome healthcare inequality while fighting this deadly disease! Sources: (1) Number of malaria cases in Southeast Asia from 2013 to 2022 https://lnkd.in/eJHJEC6c #BeatMalaria #ZeroMalaria #MedicalDevices #WorldMalariaDay

🦟 Today, on World Malaria Day, let's join hands to raise awareness about this preventable and treatable disease. Malaria continues to pose a significant health threat globally, affecting millions of lives every year. 🌍 As we reflect on the impact of malaria, let's also celebrate the progress made in the fight against this disease. Through collective efforts, we have seen significant advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 💡 This World Malaria Day, let's pledge to: Raise awareness about the importance of preventive measures such as bed nets, insecticide spraying, and antimalarial medications. Support initiatives that aim to improve access to malaria prevention and treatment in at-risk communities. Advocate for continued research and innovation to develop new tools and strategies for malaria control and elimination. Together, we can work towards a world free from the burden of malaria. Let's unite our efforts to ensure that everyone, everywhere, has access to the tools and resources needed to prevent and treat this deadly disease. #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria #HealthForAll

Today marks World Malaria Day. You, too, can be part of the solution. Every April 25, the global health community highlights important details of malaria disease and its prevention, which is still the main leading cause of preventable illness and death over the globe. It's a day set aside to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained commitment to eliminate the disease. As a life-threatening disease, it nearly affects around 249 million cases in 2022 and 608,000 deaths across 85 countries, with the majority of its burden recorded in Africa. This accounts for roughly 233 million (94%) of malaria cases and 95% (580,000) of malaria deaths across the continent. Among the deaths, approximately 80% are children under the age of five, while threatening the health and lives of pregnant women, particularly maternal and neonatal deaths. Everyone deserves to have the chance to live a healthy life, which is why commitment to finding solutions to eliminate the disease becomes our collective responsibility through collaborative efforts and partnerships. Achieving a malaria-free world will need us all to work together, contributing towards its eradication, with emphasis on philanthropic investment, offering a wealth of untapped potential in closing existing funding gaps in the malaria response. #WorldMalariaDay2024 #malaria #IbrahimIsmailElnafat

Hoping this launch of the new drug, tafenoquine co-administered with cholroquinone can help eliminate the endemic faced by the countries affected. Even though the target for this drug is specific for Plasmodium vivax, there are many more types Plasmodium that causes malaria like P. ovale, P. falciparum, P. knowlesi and P. malariae. These are the most common types of Plasmodium species known to cause malaria. Looking forward for future R&D of new drugs in targeting these parasites. Well done GSK! #eliminatemalaria

Feeling under the weather? Dr. Gowri Kulkarni shares how to fight back and recover faster from Malaria. Don't let Malaria slow you down. As highlighted by Dr. Gowri in The Times Of India article, with the right approach you can bounce back quickly. The article dives into 5 key steps to a faster recovery from Malaria, along with tips to prevent future infections. Link to article: https://lnkd.in/gN3hqfaw At MediBuddy, we're here to support you on your journey to well-being. Let's empower ourselves with knowledge and create a healthier tomorrow.   #MalariaRecovery #MalariaAwareness #PreventiveHealthcare #DrGowriKulkarni #MediBuddy