World Mosquito Day: History And Significance

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20 Aug 2024

World Mosquito Day is observed every year on August 20 across the globe


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It serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to safeguard ourselves against the diseases spread by the insects that are found in houses all over the world


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Diseases like malaria, dengue fever, the Zika virus, and the West Nile virus are spread by mosquitoes


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Every year, these illnesses affect and take millions of lives around the globe


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World Mosquito Day honours the discovery made by Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that Anopheles mosquitoes carry the malaria parasite, which infects people


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This finding aided in the development of a disease prevention and treatment plan


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Since 1930s, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has been commemorating the physician's contributions with an annual ceremony


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The theme for the 2024 World Mosquito Day is "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world"


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It also honours the contributions made by social service providers, medical professionals, and others in the fight against diseases spread by mosquitoes


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