Introduction to Malaria Introduction: 1 : Malaria, a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, is an important global health concern, especially in the tropics and subtropics where for centuries of history, malaria has plagued mankind , leaving behind suffering and death. Transmission is primarily through the biting of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, making prevention and control difficult, especially in areas where these vectors thrive Despite tremendous advances in medicine and public health, malaria remains a formidable challenge, particularly in resource-limited regions with limited access to health care and preventive measures, Sub-Saharan Africa and bear the brunt of malaria’s impact, with children under five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable population groups Malaria control efforts have made remarkable progress over the years, including programs focused on vector control, access to treatment and research into new prevention strategies mouths su...
Introduction to Malaria Introduction: 1 : Malaria, a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, is an important global health concern, especially in the tropics and subtropics where for centuries of history, malaria has plagued mankind , leaving behind suffering and death. Transmission is primarily through the biting of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, making prevention and control difficult, especially in areas where these vectors thrive Despite tremendous advances in medicine and public health, malaria remains a formidable challenge, particularly in resource-limited regions with limited access to health care and preventive measures, Sub-Saharan Africa and bear the brunt of malaria’s impact, with children under five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable population groups Malaria control efforts have made remarkable progress over the years, including programs focused on vector control, access to treatment and research into new prevention strategies mouths su...