HCPH Urges Travelers to Take Action on World Malaria Day HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is joining health organizations around the world to recognize World Malaria Day this Friday, April 25. This day helps raise awareness about malaria, a serious disease spread by mosquitoes, and encourages people to take steps to protect themselves, especially when traveling to endemic areas. Malaria is caused by a parasite that spreads when an infected Anopheles mosquito bites a susceptible host. HCPH Mosquito […]
