Malaria is a serious infection spread by mosquitoes. If it’s not diagnosed and treated quickly, you can die from it. Over 3 million people die from malaria yearly.
Check if you’re at risk of malaria
Malaria is caused by being bitten by an infected female mosquito. It takes just one bite to get infected.
The infection is very common in this part of the world.
Do’s
Test for malaria
Take antimalarial medicine as prescribed by your doctor
Use insect repellent on your skin – make sure it’s 50% DEET-based
Sleep under mosquito nets treated with insecticide
Wear long-sleeved clothing and trousers to cover your arms and legs in the evening, when mosquitos are most active
Don’ts
Never assume you have malaria
Don’t over dose or self- medicate
