Why you must prevent malaria: see earlier signs and best controls

By

Ucheanya Florence

          Globally, millions of deaths attributable to malaria are still being recorded. The disease has constituted a huge epidemiologic burden in Africa. Malaria is a mosquito borne illness which is considered to be preventable and treatable, according to the ministry of health on National malaria control programme.

          Although the major cause of malaria is though mosquito bit but this insects are primarily attracted by Shorty stagnant water and bushy. As part of the progress towards the millennium development goals of 2015; to combat malaria and other diseases: the world health organization has recorded that there has been a significant decrease in malaria outbreak between year 2000 and 2014 and has such the goal to reduce malaria met in Nigeria.

Malaria infection comes with many symptoms which include:

1. Headache
2. Vomiting
3. Fatigue
4. Fever

And in severe cases;

1. Yellow skin
2. Seizure
3. Coma or death of infection person.

          Speaking with a doctor in Kwara State University clinic aways make use of the mosquito net to prevent mosquito bit and also maintain a hygienic environment and usage of effective mosquito repellent insecticide.