Tuesday 8 January 2008

Malaria risk 'higher this year'


Southern Africa could be facing a heightened risk of malaria this year, the World Health Organization warns.
The WHO says that the climate phenomenon La Nina has caused unusually wet conditions in the region, which could raise infection levels.
The WHO has urged countries to raise awareness and distribute anti-malaria drugs and insecticide-treated nets. Read the rest of the BBC article here.

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