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World Malaria Day
April 25th is World Malaria Day, a global health awareness day that aims to raise awareness about the devastating impact of malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives every year.
Did you know?
- Malaria is a leading cause of illness and death in many developing countries, particularly in Africa.
- According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there were 228 million cases of malaria reported in 2019, resulting in 405,000 deaths.
- Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Pregnant women, children under five, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to malaria.
What can you do?
- Learn more about malaria and its impact on global health.
- Support organizations working to combat malaria, such as the WHO, UNICEF, and the Global Fund.
- Donate to malaria research and treatment efforts.
- Spread awareness about the importance of mosquito nets, insecticide-treated bed nets, and other prevention methods.
- Encourage your government to increase funding for malaria control and elimination efforts.
Let's work together to #EndMalaria!
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