Every two minutes, a child dies as a result of malaria.Yet even when patients survive, the disease can cause long-term and sometimes irreversible consequences. The suffering, sickness, and disability caused by malaria can disrupt a child's education, a parent's ability to work and care for their family, and permanently damage overall health and well-being. If left untreated, lifelong repercussions can include severe anemia and malnutrition, respiratory distress, neurological issues like seizures, and kidney damage.
Yet malaria is entirely preventable with the right tools and education. Learn how you can
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