By: Gabrielle Anne Santa Cruz

Gabrielle Anne Santa Cruz — Thu, 07 May 2009 08:18:18 +0000

One of the best way to eradicate Malaria is by educating the public.Currently, VPWA (Volunteer Partnership for West Africa) is running a campaign Kick Malaria Out (KMO) 2009 West Africa. Campaign KMO outreach will run for two weeks by the combined volunteers as part of a month long KMO campaign by VPWA and it grass root partners through out the following countries: Togo, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, & Liberia.Campaign KMO will start in Ghana with Volunteers from all over the world, including professionals from all fields, students etc. Volunteers will receive a training, conducted by VPWA’s Executive Director, to facilitate cultural understanding and to teach Volunteers how to address each community i.e. community customs, habits, etc. Volunteers will then be divided into two groups (Volunteer Group A & Group B). A Volunteer Team Leader will be assigned for each group of volunteers.Between 20th August 2009 and September 3rd 2009, Volunteer Group A will travel to the countries east of Ghana i.e. Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Volunteer Group B will travel to the countries West of Ghana i.e. Ivory Coast and Liberia. VPWA partner organizations in these countries, will be awaiting the arrival of VPWA volunteer groups to facilitate any community needs. Each group will:Conduct community workshops on Malaria by disseminating people-friendly statistical information on the spread of Malaria and providing preventative measures to prevent being infected by the diseaseConduct clean-up training exercises designed to show communities how to prevent and clear water stagnation which is the breeding source of mosquitoes and caused by a) uneven floor b) clogged drains c) poor gradient of gutters and drains. e) rain accumulation f)overflows g)leakages from pipes h)roof gutters chocked with leaves or silt i)misalignment of rainwater downpipes with elbow joint, resulting in blockages. j) Collected water in discarded receptacles.For more information please visit http://www.vpwa.org/kick-malaria-out-200 9-campaignPhone: 233243340112Email: kmo2 009@vpwa.org

By: Mardi Kendall

Mardi Kendall — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:23:50 +0000

I am very interested in what Mr. Negash has to say. I would like to understand his methods. Where can I contact him?

By: Alemayehu Negash

Alemayehu Negash — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:21:23 +0000

Malaria can be effectively controlled if the breeding sites of mosquito is controlled in addition to the distribution of bed nets.This can be done by the establishment of an underground air tight fermentation chamber whereto all community surface water drains into. This approach of denying exposed reproduction site for mosquito to control malaria can be likened to taking the warfare to disable the ammunition depot of the enemy.Interested people can contact for detailed technical recommendations.

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By: Gabrielle Anne Santa Cruz

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