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Today is National DNA Day,World Malaria Day.My focus will be on malaria how we can prevent malaria 1.making use of treated mosquito net 2.clearing the bush around you 3.Always clean your drainage at all times 4.Dispose your garbage properly

MALARIA The Female Anopheles Mosquito is responsible for the spreading of Malaria. Although there are about 50 species of Anopheline Mosquito in India out of which- ✓ An.culicifacies causes rural malaria ✓ An.stephensi causes urban malaria whereas the protozoal parasite that causes the disease is of the genus Plasmodium. Types of plasmodium that causes malaria are- •Plasmodium falciparum •Plasmodium vivax •Plasmodium ovale •Plasmodium malariae 66% of the cases are due to Plasmodium falciparum. Mode of transmission - 1. Bite of the mosquito (infective form: sporozoites) 2. Injection of blood of malarial patient containing asexual forms Man is the - Intermediate host Secondary host Mosquito is the- Definitive host Primary host #wellness #hygiene #sanitation #health #malaria #wellbeing #publichealth

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Empowering communities to defeat malaria: On this World Malaria Day, let's remember that prevention is key. India, being endemic to malaria, can take a cue from Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS), which demonstrated the effectiveness of wastewater surveillance in Bengaluru in 2023. Why not expand this approach to track and combat malaria more effectively? #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria #WastewaterSurveillance #world #HealthForAll #HealthcareRevolution #who #undp #undpcareers

How do we defeat malaria in Africa and spur development? Africa has made significant progress in malaria control, but imminent threats could reverse these gains. Urgent action is needed to prevent a potential malaria resurgence. In our latest article on Devex, Michael Adekunle Charles and I discuss how a perfect storm of financial shortfalls, climate change, and other challenges threatens our fight against malaria. Read more about the necessary steps to revitalize and sustain malaria control efforts in Africa, and how the Yaoundé Declaration gives us a springboard. Read the full article on Devex: https://lnkd.in/gavtAgzV

Africa's fight against malaria has made significant progress, but financial shortfalls, climate change, and drug resistance now threaten to undo these gains. To sustain and advance malaria control, we must urgently bridge a $1.5 billion funding gap by 2026 and secure an additional $5.2 billion annually for elimination efforts, alongside $11 billion for climate adaptation in health. The Yaoundé Declaration calls for increased political will, domestic funding, and multisectoral collaboration, exemplified by Cape Verde's malaria-free status. Successful replenishments for Gavi and the Global Fund are crucial. Let's commit to a malaria-free Africa through strong leadership and robust partnerships. #EndMalaria #ZeroMalariaStartsWithUs #HealthForAll #InvestInMalariaControl #ClimateHealth #PublicPrivatePartnerships #StrongHealthSystems

🦟 Did you know? April 25 is World Malaria Day! 🌍 Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, with over 200 million cases reported annually worldwide. Sadly, it claims the lives of over 400,000 people each year, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. 🌱 Malaria is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes, particularly those of the Anopheles genus. Prevention measures such as mosquito nets, insect repellent, and anti-malarial medication are crucial in reducing transmission. Let's raise awareness, support research, and work together to eradicate malaria for good! #WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria #MalariaAwareness #FightTheBite 🦟💪

As we commemorate the World Malaria Day on 25th April, it's equally important that the communities know the profile malaria vectors for the deployment of appropriate malaria vector interventions.

The theme for #WorldMalariaDay is “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. The NICD supports the global theme by conducting training activities to aid malaria elimination, introducing new methods of detecting drug-resistant parasites and new methods of controlling the vector. Click here to learn more about malaria https://lnkd.in/diwivnFB #WorldMalariaDay #WMD24 #Acceleratefightagainstmalaria

Malaria-Free Future: Insights from David Walton, US Global Malaria Coordinator It’s really a thought-provoking conversation with David Walton, the US Global Malaria Coordinator. A broad array of critical themes relevant to achieving a malaria-free future highlighted the center-point of the discussion. David adeptly outlined how the changing geography of malaria, driven by climate change, is altering the epidemiological landscape. As temperature shifts and extreme weather events intensify, malaria transmission shifts malaria transmission zones. 🗝 It is critical that there is an urgent need for a early warning system, a tool that could help predict malaria outbreaks in real-time. This would be particularly beneficial in areas facing unpredictable programmatic challenges, where resources are often scarce, and responses need to be timely and targeted. Walton highlighted that partnerships between governments, international agencies, and private sector players are essential in meeting these challenges. 🌏 🗺 Global health security is another pressing concern in the fight against malaria. Strengthening systems to mitigate disease outbreaks not only protects vulnerable populations but also ensures that global progress isn’t derailed by localized health crises. The importance of research in creating innovative solutions, including vaccine development, which has long been underfunded is critical for achieving time-bound elimination/eradication efforts. 🎠 🎠 There is significant decline of malaria in India in recent years. While tremendous strides have been made, India’s journey towards elimination must continue by leveraging advancements in entomological research, improving surveillance, introducing new tools in diagnosis and drug development. It can be unequivocally emphasized that India’s program must evolve to stay ahead of emerging threats due to climate change, ensuring that the gains made are sustainable. Financing mechanisms, including funding for vaccine reserch and other preventive measures, will be key in maintaining momentum. ⚽ Another important aspect Walton touched upon is the radical transition that takes time—eliminating malaria is a long-term commitment that requires consistent advocacy and flexible programmatic frameworks. Sustainability is a cornerstone of this mission, and India, with its regional partnerships and increasing involvement in global health forums, is well-positioned to contribute to and benefit from this global fight. 🥁 The conversation highlighted the need for continued advocacy, funding, and innovation. Strengthening initiatives in India, in particular, will require not just maintaining the gains made but proactively preparing for future challenges through a combination of advanced research, robust health infrastructure, and sustained political will.