Malaria is the biggest infectious disease killer worldwide. 500 million people get malaria annually, and 3 million children die from malaria each year, the majority of which are residents of sub-saharan Africa.
In Uganda, Malaria is the biggest killer of children under 5, (30% of the under 5 population die every year) and is responsible for the majority of maternal health problems, such as miscarriages.
*Malaria is caused by a parasite that is transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito
*18% of Uganda's GDP is spent combatting malaria
*Malaria is both treatable, preventable, and curable.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
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Bruno! WOW...I'm am so excited for you and also very jealous. I will be checking your website often. Can't wait to read about all your experiences...oh, i'm soooo jealous.
Good luck. love ghelli.
Anner! I am really excited for you now that everything is coming together. Also, a bit worried....please don't get malaria! I'll miss you and I will definitely keep up on your bloggy. You look really hot in a moo-moo by the way. Oh...and bring your damn boat with you, terd-bag.
love ya. Pammy
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