Related Myths on Malaria

It’s #WorldMalariaDay today! Below are some popular Nigerian myths concerning malaria. What other malaria-related myths do you know? Please share in the comments section.

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“As a blood group A+, I can’t get it.”

“As O+ you are prone to it.”

“Walking in the scorching sun gives you the condition.”

“Moms would say too much of “fry fry” causes fever.”

“Too much of pear intake causes malaria. Too much of stew causes it too.”

“Groundnuts causes it.”

“I don’t cook Egusi soup at home because my dad won’t eat citing it as a malaria-infested soup.”

“Malted stout beer cures it.”

As we celebrate World Malaria Day today, even during the current COVID-19 pandemic, this is a call to keep malaria on the political agenda and for everyone to take ownership. Everyone must be reminded of the critical importance to prevent, detect and treat malaria. As this disease still threatens the poor and the most vulnerable around us.

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