World Malaria Day 2021: Reaching the zero Malaria Target

World Malaria Day 2021: Reaching the zero Malaria Target

April 25th is World Malaria’s Day with the theme “World Malaria Day 2021 - Reaching the zero Malaria Target”, and emphasizing the  ‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ movement.

This year, WHO and partners will commemorate World Malaria Day by honoring the initiatives and accomplishments of countries that are on their way to – or have already achieved – malaria eradication. They serve as an example to all countries trying to eradicate this deadly disease and improve the health and well-being of their people. Many countries were certified already as Malaria free, a significant mark on their collective actions to stamp out Malaria. 

Malaria Cases in the Philippines

Aiming to take a look at the data of Philippine Statistics Authority online regarding Malaria cases but to no avail. There was no data posted on their website. I resorted to looking at news posted online just to have a grasp of malaria cases and movements here in the Philippines. Using my friend Google with the search phrase “malaria in the Philippines 2021”, here are the result items on top pages:

• Death rates associated with malaria | Philippine Statistics Authority
  URL: https://psa.gov.ph/content/death-rates-associated-malaria-2

  Comment: No data on it. No mention of any statistics about malaria.

• World Malaria Day - Events - DILG

  URL: https://dilg.gov.ph/events/World-Malaria-Day/566/

  Comment: Post-it like notice, two sentences content based on WHO statement.

• Malaria Control Program | Department of Health website
  URL: https://doh.gov.ph/malaria-control-program

  Comment: This is somewhat comprehensive content. 

• Current Status and the Epidemiology of Malaria in the ... - MDPI

  URL: https://www.mdpi.com › pdf 

  Comment: A comprehensive discussions and data about Malaria

• Philippines: DOH declares malaria epidemic in Camarines Norte

  URL: https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-doh-declares-malaria-epidemic-camarines-norte

  Comment: Outdated News and Press Release. Posted July 23, 2010.

Is the Philippines reaching the “Reaching the zero Malaria Target”? According to the DOH’s vision “A Malaria–Free Philippines by 2030” I think an achievable goal based on the current status of Malaria control program. According to their information posted on their website there are still 39 out of 81 provinces in the country yet to be declared as malaria-free. I just hope that with the World Malaria Day celebration every 25th of April, DOH will still put the Malaria agenda in the list of priorities.

Mosquitoes genus Anopheles - Malaria causing Mosquitoes

According to the Wikipedia article on Mosquitoes genera, mosquitoes are divided into 112 genera, with over 3,500 species. Only female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit human malaria. Although over 100 Anopheles species are known to be capable of transmitting malaria to humans, only 30–40 do so frequently in nature. Some mosquitoes, such as those in the genus Aedes, can spread diseases like yellow fever and dengue fever. There are over 950 species in the genus Aedes. 

‘Zero Malaria Starts with Me’ movement and Me

Simple cleaning activities at home following the 4’oclock rule of campaign by the government to eliminate the areas favorite of mosquitoes to lay their eggs are already an excellent participation. This is essential since Malaria and other mosquito brought diseases are life-threatening and thus need collective participation. I can still remember the trauma and overall horror when a family member got sick due to dengue, a mosquito brought disease. 

Remember, malaria is endemic in the Philippines.

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