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

Las telas tratadas con insecticida reducen la malaria un 66%

THE GUARDIAN

Un estudio en Uganda revela que sumergir las mantas tradicionales para bebés en un insecticida de bajo costo reduce las infecciones de malaria en un 66%. Este método sencillo protege a los niños durante el día, cuando los mosquitos están activos. Las autoridades buscan ampliar este recurso efectivo.

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