It is Preventable and treatable disease!
World Malaria Day is held each year on April 25. While the globe is battling COVID - 19, one of the scariest viruses ever discovered, we must not forget about the other diseases that have claimed the lives of millions of people around the globe. Malaria is one of the deadliest viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, and it is one of the most common.
World Malaria Day was established in May 2007 by the 60th session of the World Health Assembly, WHO's decision making body. The day was established to provide "education and understanding of malaria" and spread information on "year - long intensified implementation of national malaria - control strategies, including community-based activities for malaria prevention and treatment in endemic areas.
The goal of World Malaria Day is to raise awareness and informing the population about malaria. That day works to highlight the need for better political intervention in malaria control and prevention. The day also marks the continuing great achievements in the fight against malaria.
A parasite, Plasmodium, is to blame for malaria's occurence. Infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, known as 'malaria vectors,' transmit the parasite to people via their bites. An infection causing virus is released into the circulation as a result of a mosquito biting you.
The theme of World Malaria Day 2022 is "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives." This year's World Malaria Day will draw attention to the critical role innovation plays in helping to achieve global elimination goals.
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease that continues to have a devastating impact on the health and livelihood of people around the world. In 2020, there were an estimated 241 million new cases of malaria and 627,000 malaria related deaths in 85 countries. More than two thirds of death were among children under the age of 5 living in the WHO African region.
While everyone known about the common symptoms of malaria from fever, chills, headache, there are other lesser - known manifestations of the disease that you should be aware of. According to Dr RVS Bhalla, Director Internal Medicine, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad here are some lesser - known symptoms of Malaria.
* Low platelet count or WBC count - Not Just Dengue, a person with Malaria too will have a low platelet count.
* Low Blood Sugar - A person who is infected with malaria may have low blood sugar levels and there may be experience alteration in their senses - like distorted hearing, vision, touch, sensation, smell etc.
* Malaise - This means of feeling of weakness, overall discomfort, illness or simply not feeling well is commonly linked to malaria.
* Shortness of breath - This symptom is unusual and can be seen in some people with Malaria.
* Anaemia - This happens when the blood does not carry enough oxygen to the other parts of the body.
Last year's theme for World Malaria Day was 'End Malaria for Good' and the day is hosted by the World Health Organisation.
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