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Africa makes strides in fighting Malaria
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Africa makes strides in fighting Malaria

China Daily  

During the observation of World Malaria Day on Thursday, African health officials hailed the progress made so far in fighting the disease. The latest World Malaria Report by the United Nations released in January indicates that major inroads have been made against the disease in Africa as a result of stepped-up funding and programming. She added that the last World …

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Africa makes strides in fighting Malaria
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Africa makes strides in fighting Malaria

China Daily  

During the observation of World Malaria Day on Thursday, African health officials hailed the progress made so far in fighting the disease. The latest World Malaria Report by the United Nations released in January indicates that major inroads have been made against the disease in Africa as a result of stepped-up funding and programming. She added that the last World …

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World Malaria Day 2024: Theme, History, Key Facts and Quotes
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World Malaria Day 2024: Theme, History, Key Facts and Quotes

News 18  

World Malaria Day is observed across the globe on April 25 to spread awareness about the deadly mosquito-borne disease. On World Malaria Day 2024, the World Health Organisation joins the RBM partnership to eradicate malaria and other partners in highlighting barriers to health equity, gender equality and human rights in malaria responses worldwide – as well as concrete measures to …

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World Malaria Day 2024: Identify 5 factors that elevate malaria risk
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World Malaria Day 2024: Identify 5 factors that elevate malaria risk

India TV News  

As the world commemorates World Malaria Day on April 25th, 2024, it's crucial to shed light on the ongoing battle against this deadly disease. World Malaria Day 2024: Every year on April 25th, the World Health Organization marks World Malaria Day to raise awareness about this preventable and treatable disease. Mosquito breeding sites: Stagnant water bodies, such as ponds, puddles, …

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World Malaria Day 2024: 10 Signs and Symptoms Of Malaria
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World Malaria Day 2024: 10 Signs and Symptoms Of Malaria

The Quint  

According to Dr. Seema Dhir, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine at Artemis Hospital Gurugram, here are a few signs and symptoms of Malaria one should be aware of: 1. Fever: One of the most common symptoms of malaria is a high fever, generally occurring in cycles that coincide with the parasite's life cycle. Muscle and Joint Pain: Many people with malaria …

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World Malaria Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Slogans & Activities
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World Malaria Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance, Slogans & Activities

The Quint  

World Malaria Day is observed on 25 April annually to raise awareness about Malaria and to promote efforts for the prevention and control of the disease. Awareness Campaigns: World Malaria Day is an opportunity to educate people about the importance of using bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and seeking prompt medical care for suspected cases of Malaria. Community Events: One …

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World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration
1 year, 4 months ago

World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration

Hindustan Times  

World Mosquito Day 2023: Over years and decades, mosquitoes have gained the reputation as insects known for spreading deadly diseases. World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance, celebration Every year, World Mosquito Day is celebrated to create awareness about the dangers of mosquitoes, the ways by which we can protect ourselves from these diseases, and to rise together to combat …

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World Malaria Day 2023: 7 deadly long-term effects of Malaria on your health
1 year, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2023: 7 deadly long-term effects of Malaria on your health

Hindustan Times  

Malaria is transmitted when a person is bitten by Anopheles mosquito and not from person to person like Covid or Flu. Malaria symptoms may begin around 10 days to 4 weeks after infection, although a person may start feeling ill as early as 7 days or as late as 1 year later. World Malaria Day 2022: Yoga asanas to relieve …

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World Malaria Day 2023: Can Malaria affect your heart and cause heart failure? What experts say
1 year, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2023: Can Malaria affect your heart and cause heart failure? What experts say

Hindustan Times  

Malaria is a disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, which is spread to people by the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Hence Malaria may also affect vascular pathways that may lead to inflammation in the heart causing fibrosis and then heart failure. Malaria may also cause the blood pressure regulatory system to be affected leading to hypertension, which can …

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Review: ‘Pathogenesis’ offers different lens on history
1 year, 8 months ago

Review: ‘Pathogenesis’ offers different lens on history

Associated Press  

“Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues,” by Jonathan Kennedy Great historical changes are often conceived of as being brought about by the genius and tenacity of great men, or occasionally women, but Jonathan Kennedy argues in his book “Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues,” that germs are largely responsible for everything from the decline …

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World Malaria Day 2022: China, El Salvador and others; list of countries that are malaria-free
2 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2022: China, El Salvador and others; list of countries that are malaria-free

India TV News  

Highlights Odisha will be the first state to achieve the malaria-free status El Salvador and China received the malaria-free certification in 2021 40 plus countries and territories in the world are malaria-free Mosquitos are the little troublemakers who are the main cause of malaria. There are several countries like Africa, India, Botswana, Eswatini and others that register cases of malaria …

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World Malaria Day 2022: Everything you should know about the mosquito-borne disease
2 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2022: Everything you should know about the mosquito-borne disease

India TV News  

Highlights World Malaria Day takes place on April 25 every year People on this day, raise awareness about this life-threatening disease The female Anopheles which is responsible for causing malaria World Malaria Day 2022: The onset of summer brings along an army of mosquitos that can cause a number of diseases. In order to raise awareness about this life-threatening disease, …

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World Malaria Day 2022: Why pregnant women are at risk of severe disease
2 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2022: Why pregnant women are at risk of severe disease

Hindustan Times  

World Malaria Day 2022: Malaria can put pregnant women at high risk of death, miscarriage, premature delivery and neonatal death. The expert says that even the immunity acquired by individuals living in malaria endemic areas, declines significantly during pregnancy, which puts expecting mothers at risk of severe disease. Women with severe anemia are at higher risk for morbidities such as …

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Africa welcomes new malaria vaccine as a ‘game-changer’
3 years, 3 months ago

Africa welcomes new malaria vaccine as a ‘game-changer’

Associated Press  

LAGOS, Nigeria — African health officials are optimistic that the world’s first malaria vaccine endorsed by the World Health Organization will “dramatically change” the way the continent of 1.3 billion people fights the disease. The Africa CDC director also congratulated the three African countries that participated in the clinical trials for the malaria vaccine, which he said shows “African leadership …

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World Malaria Day 2021: Foods to Eat and What should be Avoided
3 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2021: Foods to Eat and What should be Avoided

News 18  

April 25 marks World Malaria Day globally. The World Health Organisation introduced World Malaria Day in May 2007 as a part of their initiative to raise awareness of malaria, worldwide. Fluids: Green coconut water, sugarcane juice, pear-pomegranate juice, musk melon-papaya juice, sugar-salt-lemon water, electoral water, ‘sherbat’, glucose water are a must to treat malaria. Soups and vegetables: Have carrot and …

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World Malaria Day 2021: History, Significance and All You Need to Know About The Day
3 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2021: History, Significance and All You Need to Know About The Day

News 18  

Malaria comes as is a life-threatening disease and is transmitted via bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes that are infected by malaria causing plasmodium parasite. World Malaria Day is celebrated every year on April 25 and global organisations like the World Health Organization, which comes as the United Nations’ management and regulating authority for global health, play a considerable role in …

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World Malaria Day 2020: WHO's anti-malaria campaign and target to eliminate malaria from 35 more countries by 2030
4 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2020: WHO's anti-malaria campaign and target to eliminate malaria from 35 more countries by 2030

Firstpost  

According to WHO reports, malaria affected more than 228 million people in the world in 2018 and killed about 405,000 people globally in the same year. April 25 is observed as the World Malaria Day on the World Health Organisation calendar. Zero malaria starts with me The theme of this year’s World Malaria day is “Zero malaria starts with me”. …

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Groningen hospital researching possible coronavirus medicine
4 years, 9 months ago

Groningen hospital researching possible coronavirus medicine

NL Times  

Reserachers at the University Medical Center Groningen are working on a possible medicine against coronavirus Covid-19. They are trying to make two commonly used, safe and cheap malaria medicines suitable for an inhaler, so that the medicine can get deep into the airway and protect against infection there, NOS reports. They are currently used in intensive care units around the …

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World Mosquito Day: Creating Awareness About Malaria Globally
5 years, 4 months ago

World Mosquito Day: Creating Awareness About Malaria Globally

The Quint  

National Health Portal of India reports that the majority of malaria cases are reported from eastern and central part of the country and from states which have forest, hilly and tribal areas. In India malaria cases have consistently declined from 2.08 million in 2001 to about 4 lakh in 2018. Of the countries hardest hit by malaria, only India showed …

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World Malaria Day 2019: Despite unprecendented success, half the world's population still at risk
5 years, 8 months ago

World Malaria Day 2019: Despite unprecendented success, half the world's population still at risk

Firstpost  

As of 2017, India accounted for only 4 percent of all the malaria cases reported worldwide. Every year, World Malaria Day marks an opportunity for local and global public health organisations to engage with civil society, private sector, academic institutions, and global leaders in ramping up and fighting to eradicate the life-threatening disease entirely. Other advances have come in the …

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