Sign in Subscribe
Malaria

World Malaria Day Observed at Khyber Medical University

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Peshawar witnessed an event on World Malaria Day, with various partner organizations, public health experts, faculty members, and students coming together to discuss the prevention and control of the deadly disease. The event, held at Khyber Medical University, focused on raising awareness about malaria, its treatment, and prevention. The speakers highlighted the importance of joint efforts in eliminating malaria, emphasizing that it is a completely treatable and preventable disease.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event was organized by Khyber Medical University in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health and Social Sciences (IPH and SS), Frontier Primary Healthcare (FPHC), Indus Hospital and Health Network (IHHN), and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department.
  • The speakers included Dr. Aimal Khan from Frontier Primary Healthcare, Dr. Irshad Roghani from Indus Hospital Health Network, Director IPH and SS Dr. Khalid Rehman, and Dr. Humaira Atta from FPHC.
  • Dr. Humaira Atta provided details about the malaria burden in Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the ongoing malaria control activities supported by the Global Fund.
  • Khyber Medical University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Ziaul Haq emphasized the importance of effective strategies and sustainable actions in controlling malaria.
  • Professor Dr Ziaul Haq stressed the need for generating financial resources at the local level and promoting operational research in this field.
  • The theme for World Malaria Day 2023 is 'Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reunite, and Re-manage', which aims to promote partnerships, improved financial resources, innovations, and renewed commitment to eliminate malaria.

Statistics:

  • 2023 is the year when the theme for World Malaria Day is 'Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reunite, and Re-manage'.
  • The primary objective of the event was to create awareness about malaria, a deadly but treatable and preventable disease.
  • The event was attended by a large number of partner organizations, public health experts, faculty members, and students.

Sources:

  • Khan, A., Roghani, I., Rehman, K., & Atta, H. (2023, April 25). Malaria Day Observed at Khyber Medical University.
  • World Health Organization (2023, April 25). World Malaria Day.

Read more