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 One of the foremost health challenges today is the lack of a cure for malaria, a disease spread by mosquitoes, particularly Anopheles spp., caused by Plasmodium parasites. Despite significant progress in malaria control over recent decades, the parasite and disease continue to threaten millions, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. With many still contracting the disease and […]

 Malaria, a deadly parasitic disease transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito and caused by Plasmodium parasites, has frustrated public health efforts for centuries. In recent decades, however, substantial gains have been made globally, with initial targets for malaria reduction in Africa recently renewed. But there is still much work to do. Factors in the environment are

 Whether a humanitarian crisis is due to a natural disaster, a conflict, or a forced displacement scenario, the conditions of these events cause situations in which diseases with explosive epidemic potential, such as malaria, spread easily. For instance, humanitarian crises disrupt healthcare systems, overcrowd housing, and limit access to resources, all of which increase the

 Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the world has been dealing with an unprecedented challenge to health systems, the economy, and our societies now for over two years. Just about every aspect of society is being affected in ways that were unimaginable before 2020. Reflecting this broader societal picture, malaria – a disease that ‘infected’ the world

 Malaria, an infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium and transmitted through bites of infected mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, is one of the most important public health problems in the world. The availability of effective drugs and preventive measures such as insecticides and mosquito nets have greatly reduced the burden of

 Malaria is one of the most important public health problems in the world, especially in regions with high levels of mosquito population densities. Mosquito nets, particularly insecticide-treated mosquito nets, are an effective means of preventing malaria because they provide a physical barrier for bites around the body. However, households can only realize this potential if

 Inspiring and informing communities about the prevention of malaria is more effective and fun as a hands-on activity. Malaria-related DIY crafts are a creative way to not only learn how to prevent malaria but also to interact with the material and make anti-malaria methods stick. Here is a guide to crafty mosquito-related DIYs for awareness

 Tiny can be significant. Understanding malarial parasites can be a grand journey inside the microscopic world. Learning about distant parasites can help bridge cultural gaps and inspire the next generations ready to join the fight against the disease. This guide attempts to explain the idea of ‘malaria parasites’, in child-friendly terms, in an engaging but

 How would children understand problems of global health when it comes to diseases like malaria? Well, interactive malaria can be a helpful map for them, especially in spreading disease awareness. For instance, malaria is a big issue in several parts of the world. Almost half of the world’s population is at risk of contracting it.

 Malaria is a serious illness that results from infection with Plasmodium, a parasite transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Children have a greater risk of developing severe complications, and they can even die if malaria is not managed properly. The best way to keep your kids safe from malaria is to ensure that your home is malaria-proof.