Thread by @DrZobo

“Common malaria” abi?
Did you know that if unchecked/poorly treated in pregnancy, it could lead to maternal anaemia, miscarriage, still birth, low birthweight, or ‘at best’ manifest as jaundice (yellow eyes/skin) at birth.
 
Same “ordinary malaria” kills a child every 2 minutes👇🏽

According to WHO, in 2020 alone 241 million new cases and 627,000 deaths from malaria were recorded globally.

70% of these deaths were among under-5 children in subsaharan Africa, like Nigeria.

Pandemics come and go, but the endemic malaria remains the deadliest infection ever.

Some Malaria symptoms may include:
* Fever and sweating.
* Chills
* Headache and muscle aches.
* Fatigue.
* Chest pain, cough
* Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. They are non specific, this is why we discourage self medication and encourage seeking early diagnosis and treatment.

We can be the generation to reduce this burden, by embracing prevention and early treatment.
Here are some preventive tips:
- Maintain a clean environment
- Clear bushes
- Discard stagnant water and clear gutters
- Use netted/screened doors and windows

- Sleep under insecticide treated nets
- Use potent household insecticides
- Mosquito repellant creams
- Wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.

Malaria prevention in pregnancy:
In addition to general tips:
Intermittent Preventive Treatment in Pregnancy (IPTp)

This is prophylactic treatment given at least three times during pregnancy, at least one month apart from the second trimester because we live in a malaria endemic region.

Speak to your doctor about this during your antenatal care visit at an accredited hospital/maternity.

Worried about the medical bills? Medical bills can catch one unawares in this economy, but one way to stay ahead is to enroll in a basic health insurance plan that can cover diagnosis and treatment of common diseases like Malaria.

For as low as N5,450 monthly, you can benefit from a @HygeiaHMO_ health insurance plan, which covers basic tests and diagnosis, including malaria tests, treatment, and access to medication.

Telemedicine service is an extra benefit which allows enrollees to contact a medical expert anywhere! This service gives enrollees access to get drug prescriptions, and medical consultations, either through voice or video calls with medical experts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

I have headache, fever, lemme just take that “malakill”, it will go quick, quick!
Hear, there’s no see-finish for malaria! Self medication does not help!

Visit hygeiahmo.com to get started. Don’t wait. Protect yourself & your family. #Coveryourhead #WorldMalariaDay2022