30/08/2026
“It’s just malaria.”
That mindset can be dangerous.
Malaria is common in Nigeria, but common does not mean harmless. If left untreated or treated incorrectly, malaria can progress to severe disease and cause complications such as severe anaemia, impaired consciousness, seizures, respiratory distress and organ failure. In severe cases, it can be fatal.
So please don't dismiss persistent fever, chills, headache, weakness or other symptoms as “ordinary malaria.” Get tested and seek appropriate treatment, especially when symptoms are severe or worsening.
Malaria is preventable and treatable. But it should never be taken lightly. 🦟
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Share it with someone who still says, “Na ordinary malaria.”
