NederlandsSunday 25th of April: World Malaria Day (read more). (20-04-2010)
On Sunday the 25th of April it is World Malaria Day again. With this initiative World Health Organization (WHO) would like to call attention to this burdensome disease. HealthNet TPO is active in various countries in combating malaria.
Malaria is considered by many to be one of the most important tropical diseases, and kills more people than any other communicable disease except tuberculosis. In absolute numbers, malaria kills 3,000 children of five years or younger per day. Malaria is a particular threat to pregnant women, causing severe anaemia and contributing to the high number of maternal deaths in endemic areas.
Healthnet TPO has been working in Afghanistan for many years, combating Malaria within the National Malaria Control Program. In 2010, in addition to providing impregnated mosquito nets to pregnant women and vaccinating children, mosquito nets will be distributed to populations in fourteen high risk areas. Of course education on the prevention of malaria is also high on our agenda.
About HealthNet TPO
We work on rebuilding health care in areas disrupted by war, disasters and poverty. This process of 'rebuilding' starts with healthcare. In war- or calamity areas people face the immense task to rebuild their country in a devastated surrounding, whereas they suffer from poverty, diseases and the emotional impact of conflicts.
By using health as a goal and a means, we work together with local communities on the rehabiliation of people and the country.
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