World Mosquito day 2022: History, Date & Importance

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World Mosquito day is a global campaign that encourages people to take action to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases. This year, the campaign focuses on the Zika virus, which is a major health concern. Mosquitoes spread many diseases, including Zika, dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever. If you are traveling to an area where Zika is active, please take steps to prevent mosquito bites.

When is Mosquito day celebrated?

Mosquito day is celebrated on August 20 each year to remind people of the importance of taking action to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

HISTORY OF WORLD MOSQUITO DAY

Mosquitoes, the little bloodsucking insects, are the carriers of dangerous illnesses like malaria. Since there is presently no vaccine for malaria, it continues to be a fatal threat to people all over the world. Malaria is an old illness that has plagued mankind since the dawn of agriculture and modern society. Malaria, which is brought on by Plasmodium parasites, has been mentioned in historical documents dating back to the first millennium BCE. In fact, almost 30 million years old mosquito remnants have been revealed to contain the first signs of malaria parasites!

Every continent, with the exception of Antarctica, has been afflicted by malaria, which is still a major issue in many regions of the world, notably Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Caribbean. Every year, malaria still affects more than 200 million people. 90% of malaria-related deaths in 2010 happened in Africa. Concerns regarding drug-resistant malaria, which could thwart attempts to stop the disease’s spread, have been raised by the World Health Organization.

World Mosquito Day commemorates the day when Sir Ronald Ross, a British army surgeon stationed in India, established through the discovery of pigmented malaria parasites in mosquitoes that fed on infected patients mosquitoes spread malaria. This discovery completely changed how we understood the illness and inspired brand-new preventative approaches. Ross received the Physiology or Medicine Nobel Prize in 1902.

Ross immediately proclaimed the inaugural World Mosquito Day, saying that people everywhere needed to be made aware of the connection between mosquitoes and malaria. Although more creative prevention strategies and medicinal treatments have been developed as a result of a better understanding of the illness, a malaria vaccine continues to be elusive.

Importance Of World Mosquito Day

Every year, World Mosquito Day is commemorated to raise awareness of the work done by NGOs, government agencies, and others to combat diseases like malaria. Every year on World Mosquito Day, people become more aware of the illnesses that mosquitoes can spread.

Know About The Diseases

Know which mosquito causes which human disease by 2021’s World Mosquito Day. There are numerous varieties of mosquitoes that serve as disease vectors.

Chikungunya, dengue fever, lymphatic filariasis, rift valley fever, yellow fever, and zika are all diseases brought on by Aedes mosquitoes.

Malaria and lymphatic filariasis are brought on by Anopheles (in Africa).

It promotes awareness of malaria

Malaria is a prevalent illness that can manifest itself almost anywhere. It’s critical to understand how it spreads when you could be at risk, and how to safeguard yourself.

It raises funds for malaria research and treatment

Malaria continues to wreak havoc on populations all over the world without a vaccine. Research institutions are continuously looking for a vaccine and better treatments.

It reminds us to appreciate scientists

Though there is still a long way to go before the disease is completely eradicated, advances in medical science have resulted in better patient treatments, more effective preventative measures, and a greater comprehension of the disease and its vectors.

WORLD MOSQUITO DAY FAQS

Why do we celebrate mosquito day?

Every year on August 20, people around the world observe World Mosquito Day remember Sir Ronald Ross, who made the discovery that Anopheles mosquitoes may spread the malaria parasite to humans in 1897? Since the 1930s, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine has hosted an annual celebration to honor the contributions of the British physician.

Why does female Anopheles bite humans?

When those species’ females bite to get the blood they need to nourish their eggs, they bring the parasite with them.

What time do malaria mosquitoes bite?

Only the female Anopheles mosquito, which is active from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., can spread malaria.

Can a single mosquito bite cause malaria?

Yes, malaria can be spread by just one bite from an infected mosquito.

Who discovered mosquitoes?

Sir Ronald Ross KCB

For 25 years, he was employed with the Indian Medical Service. He developed the ground-breaking medical discovery when he was serving in the military.

WORLD MOSQUITO DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2022	August 20	Saturday
2023	August 20	Sunday
2024	August 20	Tuesday
2025	August 20	Wednesday
2026	August 20	Thursday

Final Vertices

We had shared the list of many such common diseases in which mosquitoes can be the culprit. In case you suspect that your child has been bitten by a mosquito, we recommend getting them to their doctor as soon Aedes aegypti (the species of mosquito that carries dengue) and other viruses are unpredictable and can cause serious issues like death.

We also suggest monitoring your surroundings at night while sleeping as they may bite around light sources. This way, you will keep yourself protected from the possible spread of diseases and make sure no one else suffers too.

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