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Malaria deaths rose by 69,000 in 2020 due to Covid-19 disruptions

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Malaria deaths rose by 69,000 in 2020 due to Covid-19 disruptions

The World Health Organization said on Monday that medical care interruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic helped malaria cause 69,000 more deaths in 2020 than the previous year, but avoided the worst.

The World Health Organization stated in its annual malaria report that more than 627,000 people died of malaria last year, most of which were babies in the poorest areas of Africa, compared with 558,000 in 2019.

This number exceeds the 224,000 reported deaths from the coronavirus in Africa since the beginning of the pandemic.

According to the WHO, approximately two-thirds of new malaria deaths in 2020 are due to coronavirus restrictions that disrupt malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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However, despite the challenges, striving to maintain health services means that sub-Saharan Africa does not see the possibility of doubling the number of malaria deaths in 2020, which the World Health Organization has warned of.

On the contrary, according to WHO data, the number of deaths in the region has increased by 12% compared to 2019. “Thanks to urgent and painstaking efforts, we can claim that the world has successfully avoided the worst-case scenario of malaria deaths,” said Pedro Alonso, director of the World Health Organization’s Global Malaria Program.

Experts hope that after the World Health Organization recommended in October that RTS, S (or Mosquirix), a vaccine developed by the British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, should be widely used in African children, the fight against malaria may achieve significant results. progress.

RBM CEO Abdourahmane Diallo said: “By increasing funding, acquiring life-saving tools, and staying ahead in new tools to stay ahead of changing mosquitoes and parasites, we can accelerate change and end malaria within a generation. .” End the partnership of the malaria advocacy group.

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“We are now at a critical juncture, and I urge global leaders to renew their commitments and investments,” he said in a statement.

News source : Hindustan times

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

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Delhi Weather and AQI Today: Warm start at 22.05 °C, check weather forecast for October 22, 2024

Check the weather forecast and air quality updates for Delhi on October 22, 2024 here.

The temperature in Delhi today, on October 22, 2024, is 32.93 °C. The day’s forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 26% and the wind speed is 26 km/h. The sun rose at 06:26 AM and will set at 05:44 PM.

Tomorrow, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, Delhi is predicted to experience a minimum and maximum temperature of 27.42 °C and 34.91 °C, respectively. Tomorrow humidity levels will be at 20%.

With temperatures ranging between 22.05 °C and 35.04 °C, prepare for a hot day and plan outdoor activities accordingly. If you are sensitive to heat, take note of the weather forecast and consider appropriate attire and activities suitable for the prevailing weather.

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The AQI in Delhi today stands at 334.0, falling in the very poor category. Everyone should be cautious. Children and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should stay indoors and others should also limit their outdoor activities. Usage of masks and air purifying devices is advised. Being aware of the AQI helps one make informed decisions regarding one’s overall well-being while planning the day’s activities.

Weather and AQI predictions in Delhi for next 7 days:

DateTemperatureSky
October 23, 202432.93 °CSky is clear
October 24, 202432.69 °CSky is clear
October 25, 202432.5 °CSky is clear
October 26, 202432.07 °CSky is clear
October 27, 202430.69 °CSky is clear
October 28, 202431.29 °CSky is clear
October 29, 202432.09 °CSky is clear

Weather in other cities on October 22, 2024

CityTemperatureSky
Mumbai28.35 °CLight rain
Kolkata28.84 °CSky is clear
Chennai28.94 °CLight rain
Bengaluru25.53 °CModerate rain
Hyderabad27.75 °CModerate rain
Ahmedabad31.9 °CSky is clear
Delhi32.93 °CSky is clear

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