World Malaria Day is observed on 25th April every year to recognize the efforts to fight malaria globally. The day is organized by WHO and was established in the 60th session of the World Health Assembly in May 2007.
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The day was established to provide “education and understanding of malaria” and spread information on World Malaria Day. WHO and RBM have formed a partnership to end malaria with their campaign.
“Zero Malaria Starts with Me”, a campaign aimed to keep malaria on high priority on the political agenda, organize additional resources, and authorize local authorities to take ownership of prevention and care of the disease.
The report for 2019 shows that no substantial gains have been made in reducing the number of malaria cases between 2014 and 2018.
The zero malaria campaign wants to engage more members in civil society from political leaders controlling governmental policy, the private sector that will benefit from a malaria-free workforce, and the local communities affected by malaria.
Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted by infected mosquito bites. The parasite causing malaria is Plasmodium, which spreads through bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes, also called “malaria vectors”.
What is Malaria?
Symptoms of Malaria
Fever Chills
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Muscle pain
There two major types of malaria in India: Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum. Malaria is common in Asia, Africa, and South America.