“Malaria may be a tiny parasite, but it has a huge impact on global health and development”

Every year there are more than 200 million new cases of malaria, a treatable and preventable disease. Therefore, WHO and its partner countries mark the World Malaria Day every year to celebrate the achievements of countries that are approaching and achieving malaria elimination.

In Primary 2 Block of St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec. School, Chandigarh, students of class-5 used their IT skills in spreading the awareness against this deadly disease. They made reels depicting the causes of malaria, its symptoms and preventive measures. Short videos prepared by the young experts were very crisp, clear and convincing to enlighten the people.  They also highlighted the potential of our country which indicate that it is well within reach to eradicate this disease. From the data of national survey, the students pin pointed the least and worst affected states of our country and suggested some effective measures to banish this problem. The farsightedness of these young children was really commendable.

The students voiced their intention to focus on preventing the reestablishment of malaria. The coordinator Ms. Jyothi Belwadi reassured that more such awareness activities will be held in the coming days also as it educates the young generation and motivates them to participate in social work.

At the end of the activity the students were well versed about the causes and symptoms of malaria and understood that although it is a life threatening disease yet it is curable and treatable with medication and care.

On this World Malaria Day, we must promote safe and timely treatment of fever and ensure that health workers are adequately protected and equipped.