An education on malaria
Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital observed World Malaria Day and is sure to educate the community on the disease.
As World Malaria Day was recently observed internationally, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital made sure to commemorate the day in their own special way.
Annually observed on April 25, this year’s theme was ‘Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives.’ To raise awareness about the day, the hospital shared valuable information with patients, the public and staff members about the symptoms, signs, treatment, prevention and transmission of disease.
Malaria is said to be categorised as uncomplicated or severe, meaning malaria is a curable disease if diagnosed and treated promptly and correctly. According to the hospital, people who get malaria are typically very sick with high fevers, shaking, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms. The Gauteng province sees on average between 2 000 to 3 000 malaria cases every year.
Those in attendance were also made aware of the importance of visiting the nearest health facility when they are faced with these symptoms and get tested.
The hospital’s infection prevention and control practitioner, Sister Pearl Mofokeng explained, “Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease, therefore patients were urged during the campaign, to be informed on how to prevent malaria and to be able to recognise these symptoms, especially, if you they have travelled outside the country.”
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