Protect ourselves and our family from mosquito bites
is the first step to prevent malaria.
“ABCD” in Malaria Prevention and Control:
A.
Awareness and attention: risk factors, transmission methods, prevention measures, incubation period, symptoms, and signs.


B.
Make it a habit to avoid mosquito bites while in endemic areas by using a mosquito net when sleeping, avoiding going out at night, and if you must go out, wear long, light-colored clothing and use mosquito repellent lotion..
C.
Get a blood test immediately from healthcare workers if you have a fever while there or up to one month after returning from an endemic area, and inform them of your travel history..


D.
Treated according to the standard for confirmed positive malaria cases (Microscopy and/or RDT).