💪🏿 Today is World Malaria Day, and it’s time to recommit to ending malaria. 🦟 Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes. It is mostly found in tropical countries. It is preventable and curable. In 2023, there were 263 million malaria cases and 597 000 deaths in 83 countries. 💡 We know how to end malaria. The choice is ours: act now or risk losing ground. Ending malaria is not just a health imperative; it is an investment in a more equitable, safer and prosperous future for every nation. *Here are some key facts to know:* 🔹 Malaria claims an estimated 1 life every minute. 🔹 95% of deaths from malaria occur in in the African Region. 🔹 11 countries in Africa bear two thirds of the world’s malaria burden. 🔹 Since 2000, 2.2 billion malaria cases and 12.7 million deaths have been averted. 🔹 After years of steady decline in malaria cases and deaths, progress has stalled. Malaria can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites and by taking medicines. Talk to a doctor about taking medicines such as chemoprophylaxis before travelling to areas where malaria is common. *Lower the risk of getting malaria by avoiding mosquito bites:* 1️⃣ Use mosquito nets when sleeping in places where malaria is present. 2️⃣ Use mosquito repellents (containing DEET, IR3535 or Icaridin) after dusk. 3️⃣ Use coils and vaporizers. 4️⃣ Wear protective clothing. 5️⃣ Use window screens. Learn more about malaria and the World Malaria Day here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3YL9l2M