Although deadly, this infection can be prevented, and with the help of modern medical science, it can also be cured. To raise awareness, every year 25 April is observed as World Malaria Day.
World Malaria Day is an awareness day celebrated all over the world on the 25th of April every year. Under the auspices of the United Nations specialized agency World Health Organization, this day is observed by its member states and other organizations around the world to raise awareness and prevent malaria. About 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are likely to be affected by malaria. In 2012, about 6,27,000 people died from malaria.
Many of these were children from Africa. Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and parts of Europe were affected by malaria. According to the latest data from the World Malaria Report, nearly 429,000 people died, and 212 million new cases of malaria occurred in 2015. From 2010 to 2015, malaria incidence and mortality decreased by 21% and 29%, respectively. In sub-Saharan Africa, those rates dropped to 21% and 31%, respectively.
That way malaria day is important to know about how dangerous malaria is.
HISTORY OF WORLD MALARIA DAY
By 1880, Charles Laverton identified a single-celled parasitic protozoan from red blood cells as the cause of malaria. As a result, the centuries-old misconception that exposure to polluted air causes disease has ended. In 1897, Sir Ronald Ross, a British doctor working in India, proved that the Anopheles mosquito acts as a carrier of the disease.
Although there has been no significant progress in malaria, even two decades ago, about fifty thousand people died of malaria every year in a city. Now that number has come to only 3 people. Although still, 1.8 million people are at risk of malaria in the country. World Malaria Day is being celebrated today in such a reality. Today is World Malaria Day. The first Malaria Day was observed in Africa on 25 April 2001.
Then in 2007, World Malaria Day was proposed at the 60th session of the World Health Assembly. Since then, the day has been celebrated on 25 April every year.
WHY DO PEOPLE CELEBRATE WORLD MALARIA DAY
Malaria hurts both human health and livelihoods. Malaria sufferers often do not receive effective treatment. In addition, in many cases, other diseases have come along with malaria, complicating the situation and leading to loss of life.
Several countries have already been declared malaria-free. However, malaria is still a major cause of death in several countries, such as many countries on the African continent. In October 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that RTS and S. malarial vaccination can be given to children in areas where malaria is endemic.
The vaccine was previously administered to 9 lakh children in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi as a pilot project and is safe, easy to administer, and effective. Needless to say, adequate use of this vaccine will be effective in reducing the number of malaria cases worldwide.
And Malaria Day is mainly celebrated to show how important this vaccination is for us.
How to celebrate World Malaria Day?
World Malaria Day is generally observed to raise public awareness. Every year, many people die of malaria in different countries of the world. And the main reason is a lack of awareness. Nowadays people are not aware of any diseases.
Due to this people get more and more diseases. By observing World Malaria Day, human awareness is increased so that people can get a cure for malaria by understanding its symptoms and getting treatment quickly. You too can play an important role in World Malaria Day. Those ways have been told to you.
Donation
We know that the treatment of malaria is expensive and requires long hospital stays. Many lower-class people cannot afford proper treatment. This World Malaria Day you can donate some money to hospitals for people suffering from malaria. So that underprivileged people can get well by getting proper medical care
Organize Event
Can organize an event where you can discuss the symptoms of malaria. And discuss how malaria is spread. This will increase awareness among the people and people will know about the symptoms so that if they are affected they will be able to get well soon by arranging their treatment.
World Malaria Day Quotes
Malaria is a terrible disease. But both cure and prevention of this disease are possible. Just a little people need to be aware. Many have died due to malaria and many have recovered after getting treatment. All those people shared a lot from their experiences. All those quotes are presented to you.
- “It was not feasible to lose time in making careful surveys or extensive preliminary studies of possible control methods; learn how to get rid of Anopheles gambiae by actually getting rid of Anopheles gambiae.” -Fred Lowe Soper
- “Eradicating mosquitoes is a means to an end. An uninfected mosquito is harmless to humans – just a nuisance. An infected mosquito is a danger.” -T.K. Naliak
- “The malaria parasite has been killing children and sapping the strength of whole populations for tens of thousands of years. It is impossible to calculate the harm malaria has done to the world.” -Bill Gates
What causes malaria?
The word malaria means polluted air. Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by protists (a type of microorganism) of the genus Plasmodium. The term malaria was first used by Torti (1753). The word Malaria is derived from the Italian words Mal (meaning – contaminated) and aria (meaning – air). At that time, people thought that this disease was caused by consuming polluted air.
By 1880, Charles Laverton identified a single-celled parasitic protozoan from red blood cells as the cause of malaria. As a result, the centuries-old misconception that exposure to polluted air causes disease has ended. British doctor Sir Ronald Ross working in India in 1897 proved that Anopheles (Anopheles) mosquito acts as a carrier of this disease. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1902 for this groundbreaking discovery.
It begins with the bite of an infected female mosquito (Anopheles mosquito), which passes the protists into the circulatory system through its saliva and eventually reaches the liver, where they mature and reproduce.
And when those mosquitoes bite the human, malaria enters the human through the human blood cells, and that is why malaria is a disease that is mainly spread by mosquitoes.
Symptoms of Malaria
Malaria begins with the bite of an infected female mosquito (Anopheles mosquito). Protists enter the circulatory system through their saliva and eventually reach the liver, where they mature and reproduce. Common symptoms of malaria are fever and headache, which in severe cases can lead to coma or death. According to doctors, a fever lasting more than 48 hours with chills is the main symptom of common malaria.
In addition, fainting, sudden abnormal or incoherent behavior, repeated convulsions, extreme weakness, repeated vomiting, and inability to take the mother’s breast milk or any other food in infants are symptoms of severe malaria.
Malaria causes anemia due to the destruction of red blood cells.
The most complicated form of malaria is ‘Malignant Malaria’. In addition to common malaria-like symptoms, it can cause various complications.
Such as anemia, kidney failure, shortness of breath, jaundice, convulsions, and symptoms of low blood glucose appear. Without emergency treatment, these patients may become unconscious, or even die.
Remedy for Malaria
Malaria must be tested first if suspected. If malaria is not diagnosed; Then the test should be done on three consecutive days. If malaria is detected; Then you should consult a doctor without delay. What to do to prevent malaria
No effective vaccine has yet been discovered to prevent malaria. However, this disease is completely curable and preventable.
To stay at a safe distance from mosquito-borne diseases, be aware. Avoiding mosquito bites is the best way to prevent this disease.
That is why you must use mosquito nets or coils while sleeping during the day or night.
Use screens, repellent creams, and sprays on doors and windows.
Do not allow water to accumulate anywhere around the house to prevent mosquitoes from breeding; Take care of that.
Apart from this, waterlogged areas should be cleaned regularly. Because mosquitoes lay more eggs in stagnant water.
Sprinkle insecticides or kerosene on mosquito-infested areas.
When traveling to malaria-prone areas, carry anti-malarial medication as advised by your doctor.
FAQ about World Malaria Day
Why 25th April is World Malaria Day?
World Malaria Day is an awareness day celebrated all over the world on the 25th of April every year. Under the auspices of the United Nations specialized agency World Health Organization, this day is observed by its member states and other organizations around the world to raise awareness and prevent malaria.
When was the first World Malaria Day Celebrated?
The first Malaria Day was observed in Africa on 25 April 2001. Source-Wikipedia.
It is not right to underestimate any disease. Prevention is better than a cure for any disease. So, we have to be aware in advance. And if we know about the symptoms of malaria in advance then we can take proper treatment as soon as we get infected. Let’s raise awareness this World Malaria Day. Be aware of yourself and make others aware
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