Researchers have found that installing insect-proof screens under roofs reduces indoor temperatures by 2°C and cuts mosquito entry by up to 93%. This simple, low-cost architectural solution, tested in Ethiopia and The Gambia, creates a healthier living environment by improving sleep and lowering malaria risks without using electricity.
(c) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
(c) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Des écrans sous les toits rafraîchissent l’habitat et la santé

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Des chercheurs ont prouvé que l’installation de mallas sous les toits réduit la chaleur de 2°C et bloque 93 % des moustiques. Cette solution simple et abordable, testée en Éthiopie et en Gambie, améliore la qualité du sommeil et réduit les risques de paludisme sans électricité, offrant un foyer sain et frais.

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