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How are people working to stop the spread of malaria in Africa? (Site 1)

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Insecticide-treated nets are the cornerstone of malaria prevention efforts in Africa. The report found that more than 53% of the population at risk in sub-Saharan Africa slept under a treated net in 2015, compared to 30% in 2010. Last month, who released the findings of a major 5-year evaluation in 5 countries

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The main method of preventing malaria in high-risk areas with one or more malaria cases per 1000 inhabitants per year is the use of insecticide-treated bed nets and the spraying of insecticide on the inside walls of houses.

How is malaria transmitted?

Usually, people get malaria by being bitten by an infective female Anopheles mosquito. Only Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit malaria and they must have been infected through a previous blood meal taken from an infected person.

How to prevent malaria

  • Apply mosquito repellent with DEET (diethyltoluamide) to exposed skin.
  • Drape mosquito netting over beds.
  • Put screens on windows and doors.
  • Treat clothing, mosquito nets, tents, sleeping bags, and other fabrics with an insect repellent called permethrin.
  • Wear long pants and long sleeves to cover your skin.

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