MALARIA: HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

For people in Africa and other tropical countries like the Caribbean, malaria is endemic. As such there is widespread knowledge of the disease.  

However, there are myths and misconceptions about malaria. In some climes, malaria is accredited to excessive palm oil intake, long exposure to sunlight and so on. 

Here Are Facts About Malaria.

Malaria is a life threatening disease caused by parasite (plasmodium) that is transmitted to people through  bites from female Anopheles mosquito.

About 3.2 billion people, that is about half of the world's population, are at risk of malaria.

Malaria is preventable and curable. 

Measures for preventing malaria include: 

Keeping clean environment,

clearing stagnant water,which is the breeding place of mosquitoes,

clearing surrounding  bushes,

use of insecticide- treated  mosquito nets,

use of insecticide sprays.

If infected, malaria is very curable. There are variations of medications for malaria both for children and adults. However, it is needful to take the right treatment on time. 

We add our voice to the voice of other stake holders

 in the fight against malaria, this day, 

World Malaria Day.

Acknowledgement : World Health Organisation (WHO)