SGTM 16 B: Malaria.

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SGTM 16 B: Malaria

How malaria affects the world How malaria affects you Preventing malaria

1 million deaths, 75% of them children Every year: 200 million cases 1 million deaths, 75% of them children

Malaria in peacekeeping: 10% or more of peacekeepers have malaria at one time 1 peacekeeper dies on average every month from malaria

Incidence of malaria among peacekeepers in the United Nations mission in Liberia

Malaria parasites bursting out of red blood cells

Red blood cells Liver Spleen Kidney Brain Heart and lungs Malaria affects the: Red blood cells Liver Spleen Kidney Brain Heart and lungs

Always seek medical attention! Symptoms: Fever Headache and joint pains Chills and shivering Sweating Unusual tiredness Always seek medical attention!

Bite of female anopheline carrying parasite Malaria spreads by: Bite of female anopheline carrying parasite Injection with needle carrying infected blood

Controlling the mosquito population: Draining stagnant water Eliminating breeding sites Keeping vegetation short Fogging grounds with insecticides

Reducing your exposure: Screening windows Using treated bed nets, uniforms Using insect repellents Wearing appropriate clothes

Antimalarials prevent you from developing clinical malaria No vaccine available for preventing malaria Malaria is worse than side effects of antimalarials!

All peacekeepers are required to take anti-malaria pills regularly! If you can’t tolerate antimalarials, you may be considered medically unfit for duty

Partial immunity possible after many attacks of malaria “Immune”?: Partial immunity possible after many attacks of malaria Prophylaxis is safer: take antimalarial pills on time!