The Minister of Health, Dr. Nsanzimana Sabin, expressed concerns over the increase in malaria in some districts across the country. In the message shared, the Minister explained that the causes of this issue may include the ongoing changes in the behavior of the mosquitoes that spread malaria, as well as the actions of the population, which contribute to the increase in mosquito breeding.
The Minister stated that the malaria-causing mosquitoes are becoming unusually effective, as they now reach people before they enter their homes and are increasingly active outdoors in the evening. This is a sign that mosquitoes have the ability to adapt their behavior to increase in number and cause malaria in more people.
The breeding of mosquitoes continues to rise, partly due to human activities such as halting water flow in various places, which contributes to conditions that prevent or hinder efforts to combat mosquitoes. The Minister advised the public to remove all mosquito breeding sites, particularly in areas with waste or stagnant water.
Malaria is a treatable disease, but the Minister encouraged people to use malaria medication properly, stressing that early treatment is essential to prevent resistance to the medication, especially when treatment is not done properly or in a timely manner.
The Minister urged people to eliminate all places with stagnant water resulting from agricultural or industrial activities, which helps reduce the number of mosquitoes. He emphasized that everyone must adhere to early treatment protocols when malaria symptoms appear.
“Together, we will defeat Malaria!” In concluding his message, the Minister reiterated that unity and cooperation with all sectors would continue to support the fight against malaria. He emphasized that we all have a role to play in overcoming this issue and that collaboration is crucial in preventing malaria.
These are clear signs that taking effective measures and working together to reduce disparities in addressing mosquito breeding and combating malaria will succeed if properly initiated.
