Ideal conditions for Malaria

MALARIA continues to take lives and remains a major public health issue, said Health Minister Dr Richard Kamwi at a World Malaria Day commemorative event at Ruacana last Friday. From November last year to March this year more than 3500 case were reported and 135 people died of malaria.

Kamwi called on people to protect themselves against mosquito bites, by using insecticide-treated nets for example, and to inform themselves about malaria prevention and treatment. Kamwi said the recent flooding in the north of the country has created ideal conditions for the breeding of malaria-carrying mosquitoes. Malaria is a leading cause of death among children under five and expecting mothers.
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Heavenly father, we appreciate and acknowledge you as protector, healer and Saviour. We realise that you sent your Son, Jesus Christ, into the world as a sign that you dwell among us and to forgive us of our sins. We remember all persons living with malaria and pray for their healing.

We pray for those who live in areas that are prone to this disease and that central government, local authorities and citizens will cooperate to make their environment safe. We beseech you, Lord, to make us more conscious of the things that can be done to prevent the spread of malaria, and what to do when we have contracted it. We pray that health workers working in countries where malaria is prevalent are protected. And for those working to find a cure, protect people from the disease or ease the suffering of those who are ill, be with them we pray.

For those who live in fear of malaria, grant them stillness of the mind. For the millions worldwide who suffer from this disease we pray for healing.

In Jesus Name
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