The Deadly Spread of Malaria:

Mosquitoes and their

Devastating Impact
How Malaria Spreads Through Mosquito
Bites
1 Mosquito Vector 2 Parasite Lifecycle 3 Health Effects
Malaria is transmitted by The malaria parasite Malaria can lead to severe
infected female Anopheles multiplies in the human complications like organ
mosquitoes. They feed on liver and bloodstream, failure, cerebral malaria,
human blood and inject the causing cycles of fever, and death if left untreated.
malaria parasite into the chills, and flu-like It disproportionately
host. symptoms. affects children and
pregnant women.
Climate Change Fueling the Spread of
Malaria
Warmer Temperatures Increased Precipitation Weakened Immunity

Rising global temperatures allow Heavier rainfall and flooding Climate change stresses human
mosquitoes to thrive in new create more breeding grounds for health, making populations more
regions, expanding the mosquitoes, leading to larger vulnerable to malaria and other
geographic range of malaria. populations. infectious diseases.
Using DDT to Combat Malaria
Chemical Composition
DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) is an
organochlorine insecticide produced through
chlorination of trichloroethane.
Controversial Use
Despite its effectiveness, DDT use is controversial
due to environmental concerns and health risks.
Many countries have banned or restricted its use.
Mosquito Control
DDT is highly effective at killing mosquitoes and
disrupting their breeding cycles, reducing malaria
transmission.
Alternatives Needed
As the search for safer, more sustainable malaria
control methods continues, the role of DDT
remains a complex and debated issue.
Preparing Madrid for Mosquito-Borne
Diseases

Surveillance Preventive Measures Public Education

Implement comprehensive
mosquito monitoring and
disease tracking systems to
detect early signs of potential
outbreaks.
Promote the use of mosquito
repellents, install screens on
windows, and eliminate
standing water to reduce
mosquito breeding grounds.
Educate the public on the risks
of mosquito-borne diseases and
the importance of personal
protective measures.