Can malaria be cured? The problem: Malaria is a pandemic disease to which nearly half of the human population is exposed and is susceptible to developing. Introduction 1.1 Identify and describe a question or problem in an area of ​​biology relevant to a research question. Malaria is a parasitic disease typically spread by small organisms that transmit disease to other organisms, known as a vector. The disease is a huge problem affecting large populations around the equator. There are many obstacles associated with malaria, wealth and economics are just two of the problems facing many developing countries. The cost is not just local: millions donated through loans and charities internationally are helping to limit the epidemic. However, the amount received is insignificant compared to the scale of the problem, so the costs of medicines, mosquito nets and other equipment would be unsustainable for a country's budget. The inability to repay loans also increases the financial burden, making it even more difficult to limit the malaria epidemic. The vector that spreads malaria is the mosquito. There are multiple races of the organism and along with those multiple strains of malaria. This in turn leads to complications in the development of medicines and even vaccines. Furthermore, a combination of a genetic mutation and selection pressure (pesticides) can make mosquitoes resistant and make it even more difficult to prevent the spread of malaria. The parasites that cause malaria belong to the Plasmodium genus and once in the human body they affect erythrocytes (red blood cells). The spleen, which is responsible for filtering an individual's blood, removes parasitized cells, so it is not uncommon for those affected to suffer from anemia. The......middle of paper......reliability and validity. Since Unicef ​​is established by the United Nations and helps all countries, the source would undoubtedly be impartial. This is crucial as we can conclude that the information is balanced and does not favor any side. Therefore, using Unicef ​​as a source provides legitimate information.NHS UK [source 4] - http://www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspxThe NHS (National Health Service) is a system in England established by the British government to cure and help the health of people in the country. It is tax-funded and provides free medical care and advice to people in England. As the system was set up by the government and is regularly regulated and monitored, it is clear that the NHS is a reliable source. Furthermore its information on diseases such as malaria would therefore be credible as it is the main provider of healthcare across England.