The Presence of Covid-19 does not mean the absence of other killer diseases. It is important we do not forget that Mosquitoes are still around us to transmit malaria and other killer diseases; more so as the rainy season has set-in, and mosquitoes breeds more abundantly in this season.
It is therefore important that you and your family practice physical distancing with mosquitoes; in order to be free from mosquito bites and its consequent killer infections.
To achieve this; it is important that you observe the following measures always:
- Constant environmental sanitation such as-clearing of bushes and drainages around the homes;
- Inverting and emptying improperly discarded water-holding containers around human dwellings;
- Properly disposing of discarded water-holding containers such as – tyres, bottle lids,plastics,wooden and metallic containers of all sizes, broken earthen pots, sachet water bags etc.,
- Ensure that water drums and Well water around the homes are properly covered at all times.
All these are found close to human dwellings and they serve as breeding grounds and safe heavens for mosquitoes to live,breed,multiply and cause havocs to humans and other animals. 
In addition, it is also important that you and your family maintain physical distancing from mosquitoes, by sleeping under long lasting insecticide treated net (LLIN) always.B
ites from infected mosquitoes can cause diseases such as -Malaria, Yellow fever, Dengue, Zika virus, Chikungunya, O’nyong nyong, Lymphatic filariasis etc.,These mosquito-borne infections can be life threatening and can lead to death sometimes.
NAVRC cares about your health and safety always- join NAVRC in the fight against mosquitoes that cause infectious diseases.
Mosquito Bites: Not for Me, Not for My Family!!
