MALARIA KEY FACTS

Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by plasmodium parasites that are transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitos

Malaria is an acute, febrile illness. Symptoms usually appear 10 to 15 days

If not treated within 24 hours, malaria can lead to severe illness, often death

Pregnant women and children under five are most at risk of malaria. Those who recover from the disease often develop immunity after exposure