According to theĀ World Health Organisation 2022 Malaria Report, there were 249 million malaria cases and 608,000 deaths globally.Ā Africa carries a disproportionately high share of the global disease burden with 94% of malaria cases (233 million) and 95% (580 000) of malaria deaths. Also, children under 5 accounted for about 80% of all malaria deaths in Africa.
We decided to look at the disease through a different lens by highlighting 10 weird things that happen when Malaria strikes
1. When the fever wakes you up at nightā¦
2. And your body aches all overā¦headache, body pains and nothing is comfortable. Even sitting is stressful.
3. When youāre hungry and trying to find your appetiteā¦
4. And donāt feel like eatingā¦
5. But when you finally eat, the food tastes like medicineā¦
6. When you start remembering all the times you saw mosquitoes flying around but you didnāt use insecticideā¦
7. You go to the hospital and your doctor says āWe may have to admit youāā¦
8. That moment when you realise you have to take Artemether Lumefantrine or get an injection on your bum (at the very least)ā¦
9. At last! You have finally recovered and you are back on your feetā¦
10. And you remember that you didnāt pay for consultation or treatment because Avon HMO came through for youā¦
Jokes aside, if not treated within 24 hours, P. falciparum malaria can progress to severe illness, often leading to death. Ensure to visit your doctor if you experience any of the symptoms and if you donāt have a health plan, now is the best time to get one. Click here to enrol online today.
Also Read:Ā Malaria Prevention: 5 Natural Mosquito Repellents You Can Use
References
Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/malaria/symptoms-causes/syc-20351184
