What is the theme of World Malaria Day in 2022?

The theme of World Malaria Prevention Day in 2022 is "Reducing the burden of malaria and saving lives through innovation". WHO calls for investment and innovation in order to find new vector control methods, diagnostic reagents, antimalarial drugs and other tools, thus accelerating the progress of malaria control.

From 2000 to 20 15, steady progress has been made in reducing the global malaria burden, but in recent years, the progress has slowed down or stagnated, especially in high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Urgent and concerted action is needed to put the world back on track and achieve the 2030 goal of the WHO Global Malaria Strategy.

World Malaria Day was established by the World Health Assembly at its 60th session in May 2007 to promote global malaria control. April 25th, 2008 is the first World Malaria Day. According to the report of the World Health Organization, about 40% of the global population is threatened by masochism. Every year, 350-500 million people are infected with malaria,1.654,380,000 people die of malaria. 3000 children die of malaria every day. The incidence is mainly concentrated in the old, small, marginal and poor areas with relatively backward economy and inconvenient transportation. Malaria is still one of the most serious threats to public health for about half the people in the world.

What are the symptoms of malaria? People infected with malaria usually have fever, chills and flu-like symptoms at first. If left untreated, malaria can lead to serious complications and even fatal in some cases. Symptoms of malaria appear 7 days or more after infection, usually 10- 15 days after being bitten by infected mosquitoes.

What should I do if I get sick? Early diagnosis and correct treatment can save lives. It is very important to start treatment as soon as possible after malaria infection. If you have been to malaria endemic areas, please inform your health care provider that you should be tested for malaria infection. Suspected cases of clinical malaria should be detected by microscope or rapid diagnostic reagent in a reliable diagnostic center.