Some Basic FACTS
There is an estimated 250 million cases of malaria each year and nearly 1 million deaths.
A child dies from malaria every 45 seconds - that's 3,000 deaths in children under the age of 5 every day.
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Malaria is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitos.
There are 4 types of parasites carried by infected mosquitos and the most virulent strain can cause death within hours
if not treated.
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About 3.3 billion people - half of the world's population - are at risk of malaria.
Malaria is preventable and treatable.
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In the human body, parasites multiply in the liver and then infect red blood cells.
Malaria causes flu-like symptoms such as chills, fever, sweating, nausea, headache and vomiting.
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Those most vulnerable to contracting Malaria are children, pregnant women and their unborn babies.
Research has shown that actual mosquito populations drop by as much as 90 percent when 3/4 of a community uses
insecticide-treated nets consistently.
