A study in Uganda shows that soaking traditional baby wraps in a low-cost insecticide reduces malaria infections in infants by two-thirds. This simple method protects children during the day when mosquitoes are active. Health officials are now looking to scale this affordable tool across other regions.
(c) Kai Liis-Lepik
(c) Kai Liis-Lepik

Insecticide-treated cloth wraps cut baby malaria cases by 66%

THE GUARDIAN

A study in Uganda shows that soaking traditional baby wraps in a low-cost insecticide reduces malaria infections in infants by two-thirds. This simple method protects children during the day when mosquitoes are active. Health officials are now looking to scale this affordable tool across other regions.

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