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Every year on April 25, the world comes together to celebrate World Malaria Day! This day was established in 2007 by the World Health Organization as a way to raise awareness about malaria and to recognize the progress that has been made in its prevention and treatment. It is an opportunity for everyone to come together and take action in order to help fight this deadly disease. So let's get out there and make a difference on World Malaria Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1880</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Malaria Parasite Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>French army surgeon Charles Louis Alphonse Laveran discovered the malaria parasite, a breakthrough in understanding the disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1897</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mosquito Transmission Confirmation</div><div class='timeline-text'>British doctor Sir Ronald Ross confirmed that malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes, unravelling the real cause of its spread.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1955</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Malaria Eradication Program</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization begins a campaign aiming to eradicate malaria worldwide through extensive use of DDT.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of World Malaria Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization establishes April 25 as World Malaria Day to raise awareness and fund for combating the disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Major Decline in Malaria Cases</div><div class='timeline-text'>The World Health Organization reports a 37% drop in malaria cases, highlighting the progress made in the fight against the disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>COVID-19 Impact</div><div class='timeline-text'>COVID-19 pandemic threatens to reverse the progress made in combating malaria due to disruption of health services and diverting of resources.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a Malaria Fund</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donating to a malaria fund can help support research for eradicating malaria and provide aid to those affected by the disease. Consider donating to a local charity or global organization dedicated to fighting malaria.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate Yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to educate yourself on malaria and the risks associated with it. Look up some facts and figures, or read up on the latest news in the fight against malaria.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Raise Awareness</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Raise awareness about World Malaria Day by talking to your family, friends, and coworkers about it. Share facts and stories on social media or create an event to raise money for a malaria charity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteer with an organization that focuses on malaria prevention. You can help distribute mosquito nets, provide medical care to those infected, or help with research efforts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Wear Yellow</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Wearing yellow is a symbol of solidarity in the fight against malaria. Wear yellow clothing or accessories on World Malaria Day to show your support.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Malaria Day is an important event that helps bring attention to the global issue of malaria. It encourages people to take action in combatting the spread of this deadly disease, as well as spreading education and information about its causes and preventative measures.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps fund research</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the main reasons World Malaria Day is so important is that it helps to provide funding for research into treatments and cures for the disease, as well as raising money for qualified medical professionals to receive malaria-specific training. This ensures all those affected by malaria can receive the best possible care.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It serves as a reminder</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, World Malaria Day serves as a timely reminder that everyone needs to do their part in fighting against this global epidemic. From advocating for better public policies, donating funds or volunteering your time, there are many ways we can help make a difference!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Malaria is One of the Oldest Known Diseases</h3><p class='facts-text'>Documented for over 4,000 years, malaria is known to had impacted ancient civilizations in Rome and Greece. Some believe it may have contributed to their downfall.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>High Insurance for Malaria Risk in Early America</h3><p class='facts-text'>Due to high prevalence of malaria in 19th century, American soldiers stationed at forts were insured at significantly higher rates.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Effective Treatment Came in the 1600s</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jesuit missionaries in Peru discovered that indigenous people used bark from the cinchona tree which contains quinine, a compound known to treat malaria effectively.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Plasmodium Falciparum is the Deadliest Strain</h3><p class='facts-text'>There are multiple strains of the malaria parasite but Plasmodium falciparum is by far the most deadly – responsible for majority of malaria-related deaths worldwide.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Climate Change Might Spread Malaria</h3><p class='facts-text'>Rising temperatures and increased rainfall from climate change might expand mosquito habitats, potentially leading to increased spread of malaria in new regions.</p></div></div>
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