Each year, malaria infects 290 million people. Although it is curable to an extent, in many countries, lack of preventive measures or lack of access to medical care causes up to 400,000 deaths every year.
The word “Malaria” is perceived by the public as a viral disease caused by mosquitos – but the real deal is knowing the symptoms and the preventive measures that can be taken to safeguard oneself and their loved ones.
According to estimate studies by WHO (World Health Organization), about 94% of Malaria deaths occur in Africa – and its main target are children under the age of 5. Older adults and Pregnant women are at risk too.
For the residents of a malaria region, immunity may be obtained partially by constant exposure to the virus – which may in turn, reduce the severity of the malarial symptoms. But for those living in temperate regions, aren’t exposed to the parasite and may develop fatal symptoms if dire precautions aren’t taken.
2021 marks an achievement for the countries moving towards an impressive progress to becoming malaria free. WHO published a report in April 2021 accolading the success of various countries reporting zero indigenous malaria cases in 2020, despite several drawbacks faced due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
In the hope of more relieving news, there has been a huge milestone revealed in the hunt for the instrument to eradicate malaria – a vaccine showed 77% efficacy in the clinical trial of 450 children in Burkina Faso over a period of 12 months. This vaccine comes as a reward to all the efforts of procuring a vaccine for this deadly virus since the 20th century.
While the disease is common in tropical and subtropical climates, it can affect one travelling from a temperate climate as well if due precautions aren’t taken. The symptoms are typically felt within a few weeks of being bitten by the infected mosquito.
Since the parasite affects red blood cells, malaria can also be transmitted by getting exposed to infected blood – by using injections and needles multiple times, blood transfusions and from a pregnant mother to her unborn child.
Some of the symptoms to be aware of are
- Rapid Breathing
- Nausea
- Abdominal Pain
- Fever
- Chills
- Feeling discomfort
- Diarrhea
- Joint Pain
- Muscle Pain
- Fatigue
- Cough
- Vomiting
Some of the other complications caused by different types of malarial parasites are organ failure, anemia, cerebral malaria and breathing problems. Malaria can recur as well – milder forms of the parasite can cause relapses. Malarial fever lodges itself in tissues of nourishment – this causes the patient to feel exhausted and lethargic even after being cured of the fever. Diet follow-up is essential for the patient to provide the time frame to their body to recover.
Prevention is better than cure.
The best way to protect oneself from getting infected from this mosquito menace, is to use preventive measures. Take steps to avoid infections by –
- Covering your skin completely – Wear long sleeved tops and pants along with socks and gloves.
- Applying repellent on your skin and clothes (Ensure to use certified products that are safe to use). Make sure to not use insecticides as it is harmful.
- Making use of bed nets while sleeping prevents mosquito bites.
- Being cautious while moving outside during dawn & dusk as that is typically when there are more mosquitos.
- Stagnant water filled – This causes breeding of such mosquitos which can transfer the infection and cause more peril to others as well.
These methods can protect you when you’re travelling. Preventive medicines are also available in the market that one can take before, during or after a trip to any perilous region. This isn’t proven very effective as many of the malarial parasites have developed resistance to such drugs.
For centuries, malaria has been diagnosed and treated with traditional medicine. Ayurveda has been deeply valued and now, countries outside India are accepting it and adapting its methodology, mainly due to its non-toxic nature and safe usage.
In the fight with the onset and goal of Malaria elimination, Muktha Laboratories bring to you, Catche Must-Quit-O ® – an ayurvedic mosquito repellent.
While various products are available in the market that deem themselves to be the best Indian mosquito repellent, consumers must ensure that there are no side effects.
Catche Must-Quit-O ® is a natural mosquito repellent that is a great alternative to harmful insecticide-based repellents. It contains no transfluthrin – and hence causes no congestion and no wheezing for the consumer. Catche Must-Quit-O ® is available in the form of Catche Lotion, Catche Coils and Repellent Liquid and Vaporiser. The products are easy to use when travelling as well.
Our unique formulation of the best ayurvedic mosquito repellent is GMP and GLP certified – an ayurvedic proprietary license is obtained by Muktha Laboratories. Our product can be used in a closed room without causing any breathing difficulties or harm to humans. Apart from being easy to use, Catche products are also Children-safe Mosquito repellents.
Catche Must-Quit-O ® creates no allergies and contains a pleasant smell which doesn’t feel choking to anyone present in the vicinity of the product. The Ayurvedic Mosquito Liquid repels not just Malaria, but also Dengue and Chikungunya mosquitos.
The qualities of being the best mosquito repellent are –
> Repelling the mosquitos, not killing them – Catche Must-Quit-O ® Coils, Lotions and Liquid renders the mosquitos unattracted to human blood, but does not kill them.
> Being odour free or have a pleasant smell – Typical mosquito repellents are known to emit smells that could possibly be hazardous.
> Proving to be children safe.
