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Why it is important to share and act on information about MALARIA

Malaria is a serious disease spread through mosquito bites. Each year, there are 300 million to 500 million cases of malaria throughout the world and about 1 million child deaths. In areas
where malaria is common, it can be the leading cause of death and poor growth among young children.

Malaria is also particularly dangerous for pregnant women. It causes severe anaemia, miscarriages, stillbirths, low birthweight and maternal death.

Many lives can be saved by the prevention and early treatment of malaria.

Key Messages:

What every family and community has a right to know about MALARIA

1. Malaria is transmitted through mosquito bites. Sleeping under a mosquito net treated with a recommended insecticide is the best way to prevent mosquito bites.

2. Wherever malaria is common, children are in danger. A child with a fever should be examined immediately by a trained health worker and receive an appropriate antimalarial treatment as soon
as possible.

3. Malaria is very dangerous for pregnant women. Wherever malaria is common, pregnant women should prevent malaria by taking antimalarial tablets recommended by a health worker.

4. A child suffering or recovering from malaria needs plenty of liquids and food.

5. Families and communities can prevent malaria by taking action to stop mosquitoes from breeding.

Supporting information for key messages: 1 2 3 4 5

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