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As the World battle the scourge of the dreaded Coronavirus Pandemic, it is also important that we do not forget that Mosquitoes are still around us to transmit Malaria.Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that can be transmitted to human and other hosts through the bites of infected Female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Female Anopheles Mosquito-Vector for Malaria Infection Transmission
According to WHO Report; Nigeria is one of the malaria- endemic countries in the world. It is estimated that one out of 5 deaths from malaria globally occurs in Nigeria and over 54 million cases of malaria occur in Nigeria every year. That’s quite a significant number. Prevention therefore becomes key in containing the spread of malaria transmission and it’s consequent adversities.
It is advised that you practice social distancing with mosquitoes by sleeping under Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN), always, to prevent mosquito bite and consequent malaria infection.
Join NAVRC, in the fight against mosquitoes that transmit malaria and other infectious diseases. Remember, Zero Malaria Starts With You. Get Tested Today.
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