10 Ways To Prevent Malaria Disease Infographic

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted through mosquitoes in people. The infection can cause chills, fever and other flu symptoms. If left untreated, malaria can lead to death. Children are the most vulnerable to malaria.

Symptoms of malaria usually occur 6 to 30 days after infection. Symptoms of malaria can last up to 12 months. These symptoms are similar to severe flu symptoms:

• fever

• Chills

• headache

• disgusting

• vomit

• diarrhoea

• Extremely weak

• Muscle pain

• Abdominal, back, or joint pain

• cough

• mental disorder

The most important and best way to prevent malaria is to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes

• Always wear long sleeve shirt and trousers;

• Accommodation in an air-conditioned or mosquito net;

• If there is no mosquito isolation or air conditioning facilities in the accommodation, it is better to use mosquito spray and sleep under mosquito nets;

• Apply DEET on exposed skin and clothing.