Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Ask Enugu (Malaria Prevention)


Malaria is a very sensitive ailment that affects the economy of any nation. Why do I draw this conclusion? It’s known all over the world that malaria kills faster than AIDS.

In 2010, a PATHS 2 project implemented “Ask Enugu” through an NGO in Enugu State which I happened to consult for as a Team Assistant. The project was aimed at creating an awareness on the use of insecticide treated nets to prevent malaria.

The use of insecticide treated nets as a tool to prevent malaria is the best form of prevention if applied judiciously by families. This reduces and almost eliminates deaths through malaria infections; it also increases economic productivity while families wouldn’t need to spend money treating malaria.

Today, April 25, 2018, as we celebrate World Malaria Day, know that malaria is a faster killer; prevention is better than cure; get your insecticide treated net.

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