Beschrijving
SIERRA LEONE, KISSYTOWN, 1 OKTOBER 2009
A woman inspects the net that has just been hung up in her house by Red Cross Volunteers.
Malaria is one of the leading causes of illness and death in Sierra Leone. The disease is responsible for 47% of outpatient morbidity, 37.6% of hospital admissions and 17.6% of in-patient deaths. Children under the age of five and pregnant women are most at risk from malaria. Mortality attributed to malaria is 38.8% among children of 5 years and below and 25.4% for all age groups. The Red CRoss malaria program focuses on prevention: mass distribution of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LINN's), training people in how to use the nets and in further preventive measures, and creating awareness about the disease and its symptoms.
Photo: Jeroen Oerlemans
