Malaria
World Malaria Day – Update (April, 2023)
Malaria is a life-threatening infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is spread to humans through the bites of infected Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite being preventable and treatable, malaria continues to affect millions of people around the world, particularly those ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan: Malaria-Free Countries
Azerbaijan and Tajikistan were declared malaria-free by the WHO on March 29, 2023. This came as the result of an extensive century-long campaign by the two nations to eradicate the disease. Elimination of Anopheles Mosquito-Borne Disease Malaria is a serious ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
WHO’s New Strategy to Combat Antimalarial Drug Resistance in Africa
On November 17, the World Health Organization unveiled a new strategy to combat antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. It was launched during the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – the annual international campaign that raises awareness about antibiotic resistance. What causes ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
National Framework for Malaria Elimination
The National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) 2016-2030 outlines the strategies of India to eliminate the disease by the year 2030. This framework has been developed with the aim of eliminating malaria from the country and contributing to improved quality ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
World Malaria Day
Annually on the 25th of April World Malaria Day is observed across the world to highlight the need for sustained political commitment and continued investment so as to prevent and control malaria across the world. Overview: The World Health Organization ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Recent Study on Antimicrobial resistance
A recent Lancet study says that Antimicrobial resistance is now the leading cause of death. It has surpassed HIV and malaria. The study says that in 2019 antimicrobial resistance killed more than 1.27 million people all over the world. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
August 20: World Mosquito Day
World Mosquito Day 2021 was observed on August 20, to raise awareness and alertness regarding the diseases caused by mosquitoes. The day also remembers Sir Ronald Ross who discovered a link between female mosquitoes and malaria. Concerns regarding Mosquitoes Despite ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Study: Global warming can cause malaria, dengue to billions
According to a study published in Lancet Planetary Health, a 3.7 degrees Celsius rise in temperatures from pre-industrial level by 2100 might lead to fatal outbreaks of malaria and dengue. Key Points Global warming has always increased spectre of deluge ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021