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

Mga telang may pamatay-insekto, binawasan ang malaria nang 66%

THE GUARDIAN

Ayon sa pag-aaral sa Uganda, ang pagbabad ng tradisyonal na tela para sa sanggol sa murang insecticide ay nagpababa ng kaso ng malaria nang 66%. Pinoprotektahan nito ang mga bata sa araw kung kailan aktibo ang mga lamok. Sinusuri na ng mga eksperto ang paggamit nito sa iba pang mga komunidad.

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