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"Zero Malaria starts with me." This should not just be a slogan but a lifestyle, as we all have a role to play in the fight against malaria. As we approach the rainy season, here are some essential tips to protect yourself from malaria: -Clean Gutters: Ensure proper drainage around your home to avoid stagnant water. -Eliminate Stagnant Water: Eliminate any potential mosquito breeding grounds. -Sleep Under Nets: Use treated insecticide nets while sleeping for added protection. Let's all play our part for a healthier world! #aygf #ZeroMalaria #endmalaria

#projectmanagement #panamacanal #risks #overbudget #delays #diseases #change #resilience #mindset #wisdom #unitedstates Welcome #WednesdayWarriors on the theme of Change and Resilience: The Panama Canal is one of the most significant projects in history. Plagued with problems: mosquitoes, yellow fever, malaria, schedule delays, and cost overruns, John Stevens delivered the Panama Canal to the United States.

Malaria is the fastest killer 🦟🦟🦟 Theme “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”. It's caused by the parasite Anopheles mosquito. #Mild #Symptoms ✓fever, ✓chills and ✓headache. #Severe #Symptoms ✓fatigue, ✓confusion, ✓seizures, and ✓difficulty breathing. We can prevent malaria by; ✓Preventing stagnate water as this serves as the breeding ground for Anopheles mosquitoes. ✓Keep your surroundings clean by keeping your home clean & dry ✓Use disinfectants for cleaning your house and toilets. ✓Sleep under treated mosquito nets #WorldMalariaDay #gdmef #Healthawareness🌍💙🦟

#SaveTheDate 🗓 👥 Join us for a live virtual discussion tomorrow, September 24th from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. EST on United to Beat Malaria LinkedIn page that will focus on the critical role of outdoor mosquito management and Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) in eliminating #Malaria and other mosquito borne diseases in #Africa and other endemic regions. Mosquitoes that transmit malaria breed and thrive in outdoor environments, outdoor mosquito control strategies, such as larval source management and space spraying, are key in reducing mosquito populations. The discussion will highlight how combining these approaches with indoor interventions like insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) can address gaps in malaria control efforts. #EndMalaria #UNGA79

Dengue Won’t Wait—Neither Should We! Despite the rain, dengue season isn't slowing down. Experts like Prof Kabirul Bashar and GM Saifur Rahman warn that the threat may last until January. In the last 24 hours alone, we’ve lost 3 lives and over 400 people have been hospitalized. This isn’t just a rainy season issue—Aedes mosquitoes thrive in stagnant water, and with more rain, the breeding grounds are only growing. Studies show that even small pools of standing water can become breeding sites, leading to a spike in dengue cases. That’s why simple changes—like clearing drains and reducing standing water—can make a huge difference in protecting our communities. We all have a role to play. Spread awareness, take action, and let’s protect our communities from this growing crisis. Small steps today can prevent a much bigger problem tomorrow. Stay vigilant. Stay safe.

The effects of climate change on health are numerous. #Dengue is one such case as the dengue-carrying Aedes mosquito expands its range beyond the tropics. Estimated deaths this year (40,000) will be double those seen in 2000 (20,000). This reverse in progress is in contrast to #malaria which caused 30% fewer deaths in the same period. Malaria-focused innovations like bed nets aren't as effective against dengue because the Aedes mosquito bites during the day rather than at night. Alternative prevention methods exist. For example, releasing mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria prevents them or their offspring from transmitting the virus that causes dengue. But such initiatives will need to be rolled out in greater volumes and in more places as the planet warms. https://lnkd.in/eMgCjFGk

In the last decade, 90% of South Korea’s malaria patients have been infected in regions near the demilitarized zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas.     The DMZ is a remote area covered by forests and wetlands, making it an ideal breeding ground for #malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Moreover, new challenges posed by #climatechange, including warmer springs and increased rainfall, are adding to this complexity.     Read more about the unique challenges South Korea must overcome to eliminate malaria: bit.ly/3YCwfKp 

🌍 #WorldMosquitoDay We are reminded by Dr. Emma Bruce, Executive Director of Malaria Partners West Africa (MPWA), that "Communities without suitable drainage systems and proper water storage create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, contributing to the spread of malaria." It's crucial that we encourage our communities to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and adopt positive behaviors to prevent malaria. 👉 Learn more about MPWA: https://lnkd.in/gmCwdVYz

On World Mosquito Day, prioritize protecting yourself from mosquito bites and eliminating breeding sites. While progress has been made, malaria and dengue fever continue to affect many people annually. Let's come together to raise awareness and implement measures to combat these diseases. Sai Sindhura Busineni Amit singh #WorldMosquitoDay2024 #DhanushGroup #DhanushHealthcareSystems

Space Age Tecnology As a retired mosquito control pilot that watches more television than the law allows,l sometimes meditate on the lack of mosquito control services in the most malaria endemic region of the world, Africa. Nigeria is the epicenter of this plague. This Country is the size of Texas and is home to 210 million people and holds the world record for malaria infections. Nothing to boast about. 70 million of it’s citizens get this disease annually and over 200,000 die from it. Here comes the sad part,10 percent are children under 5 years old die from malaria. I held a contract with Palm Beach County the last 36 years l was in aerial spraying business, the last 20 years l employed a high pressure spray system that l patented it operated at 3000 PSI this produced an extremely small droplet that was capable of reducing the insecticide required by 20 fold in addition to reducing the time involved to treat a given area by an equal amount of time. I estimate that it would take only one aircraft equipped with my technology to eliminate malaria in the Country of Nigeria within a year. Of course a maintenance strategy would be necessary to maintain suppression at a lower level to guard against a resurgence. To accomplish this l propose establishing a not for prophet to finance this endeavor.