Prevention and diagnosis of malaria in India
This disease is responsible for 15-25% of child mortality in India, making it one of the major causes of death among children. Many areas in India are endemic, transmission is high and local people are constantly being infected.
LEPRA trains communities to implement preventive measures and encourages people to seek prompt treatment to reduce the burden of this disease among the poorest sector of the population. Health promotion messages can go a long way in the fight against malaria.
Identifying the first signs of malaria is a very valuable lesson to learn as this will enable those affected to seek treatment quickly. This will not only stop the disease from progressing but it will also reduce the treatment period. Prompt medication can also enable people to return to work sooner.
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