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World Mosquito Day 2024 - August 20

August 26 , 2024 90 days 161 0
  • This day aims to raise the awareness about the various diseases mosquitoes can transmit, such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya.
  • On August 20, 1897, Sir Ronald Ross made a groundbreaking discovery when he found the malaria parasite in the stomach of a female Anopheles mosquito.
  • The theme for 2024 will be "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world".

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