Question

There is a widespread outbreak of malaria in your area.
i) Suggest some controlling measures to the local authorities concerned.
ii) Pick out the right symptom for malaria.
(chills, shivering and a rise in temperature, diarrhoea )

Answer 1

i) Some measures that could be done to control the spread of malaria are as follows:

• Prevent the breeding of mosquitoes by keeping the area clean.
• Use mosquito repellents that are available in the form of cream. roll-on etc.
• Wear dresses that cover the skin during late evenings and nights.
• In areas that have a high number of mosquitoes, use air-conditioning or mosquito nets.

ii) Chills, Shivering, and rise in temperature are symptoms of malaria.