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Malaria Control Policy - KwaZulu-Natal

Malaria Brochure - Umlalevena

Malaria is a life-threatening parasite  disease transmitted by mosquitoes.  It was once thought that the disease came from fetid marshes, hence the name mal area (bad air).  In 1880, scientists discovered the real cause of malaria - a one cell parasite called plasmodium. 

Later they discovered that the parasite is transmitted form person to person through the bite of a female Anapheles  mosquito, which requires blood to nurture her eggs.

Assessment of the potential for integration of the Malaria Control Programme in KZN into District Health System
Decline in Malaria in KwaZulu-Natal
Seasonal malaria report : controlling malaria is our passion, saving lives is our goal!

 



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