Saturday 16 February 2013

MALARIA: PNG: bednet apathy


From:jneana


Date:Sat, Feb 16, 2013 3:46 am
Wayback in 2005 at a international review meeting of Roll Back Malaria in Abuja, Nigeria some of us highlighted apathy to use of. Bednets, as a major hindrance to the programme. Especially in rural areas where the burden of malaria is greatest. 
Try sleeping under those nets in such places in hot weather without power for fans or airconditioning. Some villagers say that 'they would rather sleep out of nets and take antimalaria drugs if necessary'. 
This is why the world must strive for Eradication. Go for the vector by indoor and outdoor spraying, even though environmentalists don't like the idea. Go for the vector by filling up ponds and clearing blocked futters. Go for the vector by education of the population on the fact that NO MOSQUITO, no Malaria'! Etc. 
Joseph Ana

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