Malaria is one of the deadliest and most common viruses transmitted through mosquitoes. This disease is caused by a parasite which spreads to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Symptoms of malaria include chills and high fever. The disease prevails in subtropical and tropical countries. World Malaria Day is celebrated on April 25 each year to raise awareness regarding this disease and stop it from spreading. Read on to know more about the history, theme and interesting facts regarding malaria.
The observation of the World Malaria Day was instituted in the 60th session of the World Health Assembly in 2007 [1]. The goal of this day is to raise awareness and inform people about the disease with prevention and treatment measures. Previously this day was celebrated as African Malaria Day, but was later declared a global health emergency by WHO. On this day, communities from across the world come together and celebrate their journey towards the common goal of eradicating this illness.
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The goal of eliminating malaria by the year 2021 was the theme and focus of World Malaria Day 2021 [2]. The theme of World Malaria Day 2022 is “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.”
The day is marked with activities organized by governments or private organizations around the world. Anti-malaria nets are on display which can be used in households and are distributed in public. Malaria medications are also distributed to those residing in unsanitary areas where chances of getting infected is high.
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As India represents about 3% of the malaria infections across the world [5], it is important to be careful and take preventive measures. Make sure to consult a doctor immediately if you suspect any symptoms. You can even book an online doctor consultation on Bajaj Finserv Health and get expert advices. Thus, you can lower the impact that malaria has on your body and ensure a quicker recovery.
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