Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The word mosquito immediately brings malaria to mind. The insect is notorious for transmitting the parasite that causes the deadly disease, which kills hundreds of thousands every year.

However, mosquitoes are not just about malaria. They are also responsible for spreading several other diseases that have left communities struggling with outbreaks and health emergencies in recent years.

To mark World Mosquito Day, PREMIUM TIMES takes a closer look at the range of diseases linked to the insect and their impact in Nigeria and beyond.

World Mosquito Day is marked annually on 20 August to highlight the dangers posed by mosquitoes and the diseases they spread. The commemoration dates back to 1897, when British doctor Ron...