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World Malaria Day | Theme, Quotes, History, Cure, Significance

Special support and guidance are provided from WHO to the countries towards the target of Zero malaria. In a report published on April 21, WHO reported the success rate of controlling malaria in 2020. It is revealed that in spite of the Covid -19 pandemic, the cases of malaria in most countries were zero. As per the initiative of E-2020 that was launched in 2017, WHO has supported 21 countries in their efforts to get to zero malaria cases within the 2020 timeline.

By Samachar Khabar NewsPublished 2 years ago 3 min read
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World Malaria Day 2022: Key Points

  • World Malaria Day aims to eliminate Malaria from the entire world.
  • It is celebrated on April 25 annually.
  • This day highlights the success of countries in the malaria fight.
  • A recent launch of a new initiative aims to halt transmission of the disease in 25 more countries by 2025.
  • It was established by the WHO Member States during the 2007 World Health Assembly.
  • World Malaria Day 2022: “Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.
  • Malaria affects 3.3 billion people in 106 countries worldwide.
  • Malaria killed an estimated 627,000 people in 2012, the majority of them being African youngsters.
  • China has reported zero indigenous malaria cases since 2017 and was certified malaria-free by WHO in 2021.
  • Two countries reported fewer than 1000 malaria cases in 2020: the Republic of Korea and Vanuatu.
  • Cambodia, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, Vanuatu and Viet Nam all reported zero indigenous malaria deaths in 2020.

History of WORLD MALARIA DAY

World malaria day first began as Africa Malaria Day. This day has been observed by the African government since 2001 but was first marked in 2008.

Why is April 25 observed as World Malaria Day?

World Malaria Day is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment to malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by the WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007.

When was the First World Malaria Day Observed?

The 60th session of the World Health Assembly, as well as the decision-making body that first established World Malaria Day in May 2007, kicked off the day.

How many individuals have Died as a Result of Malaria?

627,000 people have died so far. And half of the world’s population lives in malaria-prone areas in 87 nations and territories, according to the 2021 World Malaria Report. Malaria was expected to cause 241 million clinical episodes and 627,000 fatalities by 2020. An estimated 95% of deaths in 2020 were in the WHO African Region.

World Malaria Day 2022 Theme

This year, World Malaria Day is celebrated with the theme of – Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.” This focuses on the need of scaling up the new tools in order to fight against Malaria.

The WHO is playing an important role by asking for investments and innovation to be made in new vector control approaches. This might help in diagnostics and producing more anti-malarial medicines, and tools to speed up the pace of progress against malaria.

What are the 5 Types of Malaria?

Five species of Plasmodium (single-celled parasites) can infect humans and cause illness:

  1. Plasmodium falciparum (or P. falciparum)
  2. Plasmodium malariae (or P. malariae)
  3. Plasmodium vivax (or P. vivax)
  4. Plasmodium ovale (or P. ovale)
  5. Plasmodium knowlesi (or P. knowlesi).

What is the Name of the Vaccine for Malaria?

In October of 2021, the World Health Organization endorsed the first-ever malaria vaccine, the protein-based RTS, S/AS01. The four-dose vaccine, advanced by landmark COVID-19 prevention efforts, is a major milestone that scientists have painstakingly worked toward for decades.

Which Drug is Best for Malaria?

Chloroquine is the best-preferred treatment for any parasite that is sensitive to the drug. Other common antimalarial drugs include:

Atovaquone-proguanil (Malarone)

Quinine sulfate (Qualaquin) with doxycycline (Oracea, Vibramycin, others)

Primaquine phosphate

FAQ About World Malaria Day 2022

Q. Who discovered malaria?

Ans. Dr. Alphonse Laveran, a military doctor in France’s Service de Santé des Armées (Health Service of the Armed Forces). The military hospital in Constantine (Algeria), where Laveran discovered the malaria parasite in 1880.

Q. Is malaria a virus or bacteria?

Ans. Malaria is not caused by a virus or bacteria. Malaria is caused by a parasite known as Plasmodium, which is normally spread through infected mosquitoes. A mosquito takes a blood meal from an infected human, taking in Plasmodia which are in the blood.

Q. Is Malaria an epidemic or pandemic?

Ans. AIDS, TB, and malaria should not be classified as “merely” epidemics or endemic diseases. These are pandemics that have been defeated in developed nations.

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