Today, we join millions all over the world to celebrate “World MOSQUITO Day”. A day set aside to mark the historic discovery of Sir Ronald Ross in 1897 that malaria is transmitted between humans by the female Anopheles mosquitoes. A discovery that revolutionized understanding of how to control malaria. It is also an opportunity for us to evaluate the success that has been made so far in combating the mosquito vectors and its scourge. As we reflect on the this great discovery of Sir Ronald Ross that revolutionized understanding of malaria control, it is important we do not relent in our efforts so far as increasing rate of resistance continue to threaten these gains.
Aedes mosquito is the vector for Yellow fever, Zika virus, Chikunguya, Dengue fever etc (Pix Source WHO Website)
As an Institution with the mandate of disease vector control of which mosquito is principally one of them; NAVRC has continued to target programs aimed at controlling the scourge of these vectors and getting Nigerians frees from their adverse consequences. The Centre has continued to expand its active vector surveillance through the setting-up of vector surveillance sentinel sites in more states to help preempt outbreak of yellow fever and other vector borne diseases.
Prevention remains key in the control of mosquito-borne diseases such as Malaria and Yellow fever and other vector borne diseases that have continued to threaten human health and existence. Sleeping under Long lasting insecticide treated nets has proven effective in the prevention of malaria infection, reducing its associated morbidity and mortality.
Join NAVRC in the fight against mosquitoes that transmit infectious diseases.
MOSQUITO BITES! NOT FOR ME, NOT FOR MY FAMILY!!