World Malaria Day

World Malaria Day: How COVID-19 is affecting India’s fight against this mosquito-borne disease

On the occasion of World Malaria Day today, we need to revisit India's ongoing fight against this vector borne disease amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Malaria Day 2020: Importance, theme and history

As we celebrate World Malaria Day today, here are some important facts about this awareness campaign. It aims to educate people about this mosquito-borne condition and help them manage it better.
World Malaria Day 2019: 6 maladies of a mosquito bite

On World Malaria Day today, we tell you about all the mosquito-borne diseases that can put your life at risk.
World Malaria Day 2019: Fragrances that drive mosquitoes away

Keeping mosquitoes away is the only way to prevent malaria. On this World Malaria Day, we share a list of herbs that will help you get rid of mosquitoes.
World Malaria Day 2019: Types and symptoms of this mosquito-borne disease

World Malaria Day is being celebrated today all across the globe in order to help countries and communities reduce the burden of malaria. On this special day, we share important facts and figures about this parasitic disease while arming you up to fight it out.
World Malaria Day 2019: 6 things that attract mosquitoes
World Malaria Day: Eat these parasite killing foods to beat malaria
World's first malaria vaccine launched in Africa: WHO

According to WHO, after spending 30 years in the making, RTS,S has been developed as the first and to date the only vaccine to prevent malaria.
World malaria Day 2018: Malaria can increase the risk of other diseases!

World Malaria Day 2018: Diseases caused due to malaria and how to treat them.
#WorldMalariaDay: Effective steps to prevent Malaria

The theme for World Malaria Day this year is "End Malaria for Good".
World Malaria Day: Top 10 favorite spots of mosquitoes (YES! They do have them)

10 common places in your surroundings that mosquitoes are in-love with! Find out here.
WHO says 21 countries could be malaria free by 2020, but not India

As many as 21 countries, including six in the African region and four of India's neighbours -- Bhutan, China, Nepal and Malaysia, could be free of malaria by 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated in a report published on Monday to mark World Malaria Day.
World Malaria Day--32% doctors believe unhygienic living conditions lead to rise in number of malaria deaths

Dr PK Jha, Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Medanta.'People have to take care of themselves also like keeping their surroundings clean. Self-prevention is the best way to beat malaria.
Treating donated blood with vitamin B and UV radiation can reduce the risk of malaria through blood transfusion

A team of researchers has come up with a new blood treatment technology that could make blood transfusions in high risk malaria zones safer.
Asthma, skin rashes and other side effects of mosquito coils and other repellents

Do you burn mosquito coils or use vaporisers and other mosquito repellents to get rid of mosquitoes? You'll stop using them after reading this!
'I was worried I was going to give my baby malaria'

A real mother shares her apprehension about the time when she was afflicted with malaria during her pregnancy.
11 complications of malaria you should know

While each of us suffer from malaria in our lifetimes, for some it can lead to various serious complications.
World Health Day 2014: Preventing Vector-borne diseases - 'Small bite, big threat'

This World Health Day 7 April WHO is highlighting the serious and increasing threat of vector-borne diseases, with the slogan 'Small bite, big threat'.
6 facts you should know about vector-borne diseases

Every year more than 1 million people die due to vector-borne diseases.
Tibetan settlements in India face the burden of malaria, 197 cases reported in 2014

Despite widespread health education on prevention and preventative measures, 17 malaria cases have been reported in Tibetian settlements.