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Great news: @GlobalFund signs US$174 million in grants to Rwanda to sustain progress against HIV, TB & malaria by:
✅Deploying next-generation mosquito nets & boosting malaria surveillance.
✅Expanding HIV prevention with PrEP.
✅Scaling up AI-powered portable X-rays for TB.
This may involve strengthening healthcare systems, improving access to effective treatment and prevention measures, and addressing the broader social and environmental determinants that contribute to the spread of malaria.
It's significant that the World Health Organization (WHO) has incorporated climate change as a factor in its World Malaria Report for the first time. Climate change can influence the distribution and behavior of malaria vectors, such as mosquitoes, as well as the transmission
In light of these challenges, it becomes imperative for global health organizations, governments, and communities to work collaboratively to develop comprehensive and sustainable strategies for malaria control.
🦟🌍 Malaria Watch Update 🌍🦟
On Oct 21, we joined the Maternal and Child Health Outreach by @MCHProject
Our volunteers educated nursing and expectant mothers on malaria prevention, treatment, and conducted malaria screenings for 100+ participants #MalariaWatch#HealthForAl
Earlier today, we partnered with @recycledge for the World Clean Up Day.
Environmental sanitation is one of such tools that can be harnessed to reduce the spread of mosquito borne diseases such as malaria. Hence we join hands for #MalariaControl#CleanEnvironment#HealthForAll
It’s indeed an amazing experience today at the Mega CleanUp of the University of Ibadan. Special thanks to all our Volunteers, Sponsors and partners.
If you joined us for the cleanUp session today. Kindly share your experience. What are the highlights of the event for you today.
On this day, #WorldMosquitoDay2023, we salute all efforts towards the eradication of mosquito borne diseases.
@malariawatchh, we are committed to building a community of malaria champions leading unique community actions towards the eradication of #malaria&mosquito borne diseases
. Support organizations working on mosquito control and disease prevention.
•Participate in local events and initiatives to fight against mosquitoes.
#WorldMosquitoDay#FightTheBite#MalariaWatch
World Mosquito Day 2023. RT this to take a pledge to eradicate mosquito borne diseases.
I Pledge To:
•Spread awareness about mosquito-borne diseases in my community.
•Use preventive measures, like using mosquito nets and eliminating stagnant water.