La vidéo "Choléra - Questions & Réponses" de l'Organisation Mondiale de la Santé (OMS) explique les aspects essentiels du choléra, une maladie diarrhéique aiguë causée par l'ingestion d'eau ou d'aliments contaminés par la bactérie Vibrio cholerae. Elle met en avant les principaux symptôme...s, notamment une diarrhée aqueuse sévère, des vomissements et une déshydratation rapide, pouvant être mortelle sans traitement adéquat. La transmission se fait principalement par l’eau insalubre et les mauvaises conditions sanitaires. Pour prévenir la maladie, il est essentiel d'avoir accès à de l'eau potable, d'améliorer l'hygiène et l'assainissement, et d'utiliser la vaccination dans les zones à haut risque. En cas d'infection, la réhydratation orale ou intraveineuse est le traitement principal, tandis que les antibiotiques sont parfois administrés dans les cas graves. La vidéo insiste sur l'importance d'une intervention rapide et de mesures préventives pour limiter la propagation du choléra et protéger les populations à risque.
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The video "Cholera - Questions & Answers" by the World Health Organization (WHO) explains the essential aspects of cholera, an acute diarrheal disease caused by ingesting water or food contaminated with the Vibrio cholerae bacterium. It highlights the main symptoms, including severe watery diarrhea,... vomiting, and rapid dehydration, which can be fatal without proper treatment. Transmission occurs primarily through unsafe water and poor sanitation conditions. To prevent the disease, it is crucial to have access to clean drinking water, improve hygiene and sanitation, and use vaccination in high-risk areas. In case of infection, oral or intravenous rehydration is the primary treatment, while antibiotics are sometimes administered in severe cases. The video emphasizes the importance of rapid intervention and preventive measures to limit the spread of cholera and protect at-risk populations.
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Multi-country outbreak of cholera External Situation Report # 23, published 20 February 2025
The fact sheet details transmission methods, symptoms, at-risk populations, diagnostic approaches, treatment options—including the use of artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs)—and preventive measures such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). It also dis...cusses the impact of malaria on vulnerable groups like children under five and pregnant women, and outlines WHO's global response strategies aimed at reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates.
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The WHO website titled "Malaria" provides a comprehensive overview of malaria, a potentially fatal disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and primarily transmitted through mosquito bites in tropical countries. It offers information on symptoms, at-risk groups, preventive measures, and treatment opti...ons. The site also presents recent statistics: in 2023, an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths occurred in 83 countries, with the African region being the most affected—accounting for 94% of cases and 95% of deaths. Children under the age of five made up approximately 76% of the deaths in this region.
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El sitio web de la OMS titulado "Malaria" ofrece una visión completa de la malaria, una enfermedad potencialmente mortal causada por parásitos del género Plasmodium y transmitida principalmente por picaduras de mosquitos en países tropicales. Proporciona información sobre los síntomas, los gru...pos de riesgo, las medidas de prevención y las opciones de tratamiento. El sitio también presenta estadísticas recientes: en 2023, se estimaron 263 millones de casos de malaria y 597,000 muertes en 83 países, siendo la región africana la más afectada, con el 94 % de los casos y el 95 % de las muertes. Los niños menores de cinco años representaron aproximadamente el 76 % de las muertes en esta región.
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The WHO website titled "Malaria" provides a comprehensive overview of malaria, a potentially fatal disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and primarily transmitted through mosquito bites in tropical countries. It offers information on symptoms, at-risk groups, preventive measures, and treatment opti...ons. The site also presents recent statistics: in 2023, an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths occurred in 83 countries, with the African region being the most affected—accounting for 94% of cases and 95% of deaths. Children under the age of five made up approximately 76% of the deaths in this region.
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The WHO website titled "Malaria" provides a comprehensive overview of malaria, a potentially fatal disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and primarily transmitted through mosquito bites in tropical countries. It offers information on symptoms, at-risk groups, preventive measures, and treatment opti...ons. The site also presents recent statistics: in 2023, an estimated 263 million malaria cases and 597,000 deaths occurred in 83 countries, with the African region being the most affected—accounting for 94% of cases and 95% of deaths. Children under the age of five made up approximately 76% of the deaths in this region.
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All annexes from the "World malaria report 2024" in Excel format.
The Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Strategy for the Prevention of the Re-establishment of Malaria Transmission in Timor-Leste forms part of the National Strategic Plan (NSP) for 2021–2025. The strategy aims to support Timor-Leste's efforts to sustain malaria elimination by promot...ing responsive and preventive behaviours through targeted communication and community engagement. Created in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the WHO, the Global Fund and other stakeholders, the SBCC strategy implements recommendations from the 2020 external review of the National Malaria Programme. Building on previous BCC initiatives (2015–2020), it emphasises surveillance, diagnosis, treatment and vector control, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. The SBCC strategy provides partners and implementers with a dynamic guide to designing context-specific communication interventions that support malaria elimination and prevent the re-establishment of transmission.
Accessed on 18/06/2025.
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The WHO Malaria Threats Map is an interactive online platform that showcases the latest global data on four critical biological threats to effective malaria control and elimination: mosquito insecticide resistance, Plasmodium falciparum hrp2/3 gene deletions, antimalarial drug resistance, and the ...spread of invasive vector species. Designed for public health professionals and researchers, the map allows users to explore and filter data regionally, track emerging resistance patterns, and view visual trends. Its purpose is to inform strategies for surveillance, guide policy-making, and support efforts to eliminate malaria, particularly by anticipating and responding to biological challenges that could undermine control programs.
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The Global Malaria Programme Toolkit app brings together the content of the latest World malaria report and of the consolidated WHO Guidelines for malaria as well as operational manuals and other technical documents – in one easy-to-navigate resource.
Malaria ist nach wie vor eine lebensbedrohliche Krankheit, insbesondere in Afrika. Jährlich gibt es rund 228 Millionen Fälle mit hohen Sterberaten, vor allem bei Kindern unter fünf Jahren. Drei Absolvent:innen des Masterstudiengangs „Applied Information and Data Science“ entwickeln die Smartp...hone-App „Malatec“, die eine schnelle und kostengünstige Malaria-Diagnose ermöglichen soll. Die Diagnose erfolgt mithilfe eines preiswerten, 3D-gedruckten Mikroskops (unter 5 CHF) in Kombination mit einem Algorithmus, der auf neuronalen Netzen basiert und die Malaria-Parasiten in gefärbten Blutproben automatisch erkennt und zählt.
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Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in the South-East Asia Region, which bears the second highest malaria burden in the world.
The Rectal Artesunate Tools & Training package has been developed to support the safe and effective use of artesunate rectal capsules (ARCs) as a pre-referral treatment for severe malaria, in line with WHO guidelines. Primarily aimed at community health workers operating in remote areas, the package... provides step-by-step visual and written guidance on ARC administration. The training resources were field-tested in Malawi and Senegal, and refined based on user feedback to ensure clarity, usability and cultural appropriateness. The toolkit includes user guides and job aids in English, French and Portuguese, and was created in collaboration with MMV, the WHO, Save the Children, the IFRC, MSF and the Malaria Consortium. These tools form part of broader efforts to integrate ARC into national malaria strategies and strengthen the capacity for an early response in underserved settings.
Accessed on 03/07/2025.
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The WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region webpage discusses the impact of unhealthy diets on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. It highlights unhealthy eating as a major risk factor for these conditions and recommends increasing the consumption of frui...ts, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and whole grains while reducing salt, sugar, and fat intake. Additionally, it advises replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats. The page emphasizes that improving dietary habits is not just an individual responsibility but a societal challenge, requiring a comprehensive and culturally sensitive approach.
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The report provides an update on the cholera outbreak in Haiti as of January and February 2024. A total of 79,411 suspected cases have been reported, with 4,608 confirmed cases and 1,172 deaths across all 10 departments. The most affected regions include Ouest, Centre, Artibonite, and Nord, with chi...ldren aged 1-9 being the most impacted. Despite a recent decline in reported cases, underreporting due to security issues remains a concern. Response efforts include coordination meetings, epidemiological surveillance, case management, WASH interventions, vaccination campaigns, and community engagement. However, logistical challenges, insecurity, and funding shortages are hindering effective response efforts.
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Conformément à son mandat, qui prévoit
qu’elle fournisse aux États Membres des orientations à caractère normatif en matière de
politique sanitaire, l’OMS publie une série de
notes de synthèse régulièrement mises à jour
sur les vaccins et les associations vaccinales
contre les ma...ladies ayant une incidence sur la
santé publique internationale. Ces notes de
synthèse portent essentiellement sur l’utilisation des vaccins dans le cadre de programmes
de vaccination à grande échelle.
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