By: Fatmata Grace Okekearu Bo City
In a resolute effort to combat malaria and safeguard community health, Sierra Leone rallies behind the Ministry of Health’s mosquito-treated net distribution program, set to conclude on November 10th.
Dr. Amara Steven Ngegbai, Bo District’s District Medical Officer, underscores the program’s vital mission of curbing malaria, a disease that disproportionately impacts women, children, and expectant mothers.
Adopting the habit of sleeping inside treated bed nets stands as a key practice to significantly reduce malaria cases and save lives. The indomitable importance of mosquito-treated nets cannot be overstated, as they serve as a physical barrier, warding off disease-carrying mosquitoes and insects during sleep.
Dr. Ngegbai, alongside Mayor Kobba Musa of Bo City Council and Victor Korseh Hindowa, Chairman of Bo District Council, passionately implore the community to use these nets solely for personal protection against malaria, discouraging alternative uses like fishing, scaring birds, or covering plants.
The clear message is that when mosquito-treated nets are employed correctly for their intended purpose, their impact in preventing malaria can be maximized, aligning with President Bio’s pledge to reduce maternal and infant fatalities in Sierra Leone.
These nets function as a potent shield against mosquitoes, diminishing the risk of malaria infection and shielding society’s most vulnerable members.
