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World Malaria Day is observed annually on April 25th to raise global awareness about malaria, its prevention, and control.
The day highlights ongoing efforts worldwide to combat this persistent public health challenge.
India has made significant strides in reducing malaria cases and deaths, aiming for elimination by 2030.
The observance emphasizes the importance of collective action and sustained investment in malaria eradication.
Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. There are five parasite species that cause malaria in humans, two of which – Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax – pose the greatest threat. P. falciparum is the most deadly. Malaria is preventable and curable, yet it continues to be a major public health issue globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia.
Simple Analogy: Think of malaria like a tiny, invisible enemy (the parasite) that hitches a ride on a specific type of delivery vehicle (the Anopheles mosquito). When this vehicle bites a person, it drops off the enemy, which then multiplies inside the body, causing illness. Stopping the vehicle or destroying the enemy before it gets inside is key to prevention.
To eliminate malaria from India by 2030.
Key: Developed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, it outlines strategic approaches including case management, vector control, surveillance, and community participation.
A five-year plan based on the NFME, categorizing states based on Annual Parasite Incidence (API) for targeted interventions.
Key: Focuses on universal access to diagnosis and treatment, integrated vector management, and strengthening surveillance systems.
Leads global efforts to combat malaria, sets guidelines, provides technical support, and monitors progress towards elimination.
Nodal agency in India for the prevention and control of major vector-borne diseases, including malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and kala-azar.
GS-II: Health, Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
General Science (Biology - Diseases), Current Affairs (Important Days, Government Schemes).
General Awareness (Current Affairs - Important Days, Government Schemes related to health).
General Science (Biology - Diseases), General Awareness (Current Affairs).
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Health issues).
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements: 1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it. 2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately. 3. It has seamless portability across the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 3 only
'Mission Indradhanush' launched by the Government of India pertains to
Answer: immunization of children and pregnant women
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statement-II: Under India's decentralized approach to health care delivery, the States are primarily responsible for organizing health services. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct...
High, especially for UPSC (GS-II Health) and SSC (General Science/Current Affairs).
Genus of parasitic protozoa that cause malaria.
Genus of mosquitoes that transmit malaria parasites.
Diseases transmitted by vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas.
Number of confirmed malaria cases per 1000 population per year, used to classify malaria endemicity.