20/08/2025
World Mosquito Day | August 20
Today, we observe World Mosquito Day, not to celebrate mosquitoes, but to raise awareness about their impact on human health and their scientific importance.
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On August 20, 1897, Sir Ronald Ross discovered that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria, a breakthrough that changed medical science forever. This day honors that discovery and promotes ongoing efforts to fight mosquito-borne diseases.
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While mosquitoes are known for spreading malaria, dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever, they also:
🔹 Play a role in ecosystems – Some species pollinate plants and serve as food for birds, bats, and fish.
🔹 Aid in scientific research – Mosquitoes have contributed to vaccine development, genetic research, and disease modeling.
🔹 Raise public health awareness – Their threat drives global action in hygiene, medicine, and environmental management.
- Over 700,000 people die every year due to mosquito-borne diseases.
- Malaria alone causes over 200 million cases annually.
- Mosquitoes are considered the deadliest animals on Earth – not by bite, but by the pathogens they carry.
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✔ Use mosquito nets and repellents
✔ Eliminate stagnant water
✔ Support vaccination and awareness programs
✔ Stay informed about vector-borne diseases
Let’s use this day to educate, prevent, and advocate for stronger public health systems.
Because even the tiniest creatures can make the biggest impact—good or bad.
