WORLD MALARIA DAY

WORLD MALARIA DAY

• World Malaria Day is celebrated internationally every year on 25th April.
• And also recognizes global efforts to control malaria.
• 429 K deaths in 2015- 70% of malaria deaths occur in children under 5.
• 90% of cases from Sub-Saharan Africa.
• 212 million cases worldwide in 2015.

MALARIA:

• Malaria is a life threatening blood disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected Anopheles Mosquitoes.

MOSQUITO HUBS:

• Empty coconut shells
• Tyre
• Open water tanks
• Vessels containing water

SYMPTOMS:

• Headache
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Muscular pain
• Backache
• Chills 
• Sweating
• Dry cough
• Enlargement of Spleen
• Nausea
• Vomiting

WHAT DOES MALARIA FEELS LIKE?

• It starts with a quick, painless bite from a mosquito carrying the malaria parasite.
• Within minutes the parasites travels to the liver.
• First symptoms are flu-like: headache, fever, nausea, etc.

IF UNTREATED, LEAD TO:

• Severe Anemia
• Respiratory distress
• Brain infection Liver failure
• Shock
• Coma
• Seizures

PREVENTION:

• Treated mosquito nets are the simplest, most effective way to prevent malaria.
• 23% reduction in malaria deaths reported among those using mosquito nets.
• Ensure there are no breeding grounds for mosquitoes
• Beware of bites during the day
• Wear full sleeves
• Use mosquito nets
• Dengue symptoms, similar to that of viral fever
• See the doctor if fever lasts for 48 hours.
• Check platelet count
• Stay inside when it is dark outside
• Use insect repellent
• Use aerosol insecticides in your home
• Keep the water container covered.

EDUCATION:

• Compassion makes sure each family who receives a net also receives an education.
• How to use the net
• How often to replace it
• How to gt rid of mosquito breeding areas- puddles, standing water, etc.

TREATMENT:

• When a child contracts malaria, compassion acts immediately.
• A child suffering from malaria will receive:
• Anti-malaria drugs
• IV medication
• Transfusions
• Breathing treatments

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MOSQUITOES WHICH CAUSES MALARIA:

• Malaria is a serious, sometimes fatal disease that is spread by mosquitoes who have been infected by a parasites.
• Malaria breeds mostly in warmer climates, where there is an abundance of humidity and rain.
• About 90% of malaria related deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa.
• The majority of those affected are children under the age of five.
• Common side effects of malaria are high fever, chills, headache, and other flu like symptoms.
• An infected person may start feeling symptoms anywhere from a week to a month after they are bitten.
• In 2012, 207 million clinical cases of malaria were recorded.
• 627,000 cases were fatal.
• Pregnant women are extremely vulnerable to malaria.
• If it is contracted during pregnancy, it can be passed to the infant.
• Travelers coming from areas without malaria often have no immunity and are very vulnerable to the illness.
• Malaria is not a contagious disease.
• It can not be contracted through contact with an infectious person, sexually or otherwise.
• Snow White's seven Dwarfs were enlisted in a propaganda war on malaria.
• Thousands die every year from taking fake anti-malaria drugs.
• Drinking beer could increase your chances of infection.
• Mosquitoes love the smell of beer.