Day of Malaria in the Americas

The Malaria Day in the Americas is a chance for countries in the region to encourage discussion about the disease, focusing on prevention and treatment, and to intensify the fight against malaria.

Malaria is an acute febrile infectious disease transmitted by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito, infected with Plasmodium. The most common symptoms are: chills, fever, headache and muscular pain, tachycardia, increased spleen and sometimes delusions.

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Day of Malaria in the Americas

Portal Saude (In Portuguese)

Malária (In Portuguese)

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