Understanding the importance of maintaining our environment is crucial to halting the spread of malaria. Since mosquito bites transmit the malaria virus, eliminating mosquito breeding grounds becomes essential. Simple actions like cleaning gutters, regularly emptying standing water from containers, and ensuring proper drainage can all contribute to eliminating mosquito breeding sites. Additionally, adopting insect bite prevention measures such as wearing long sleeves, applying insect repellent, and sleeping under mosquito nets can further reduce the risk of malaria transmission.
Maintaining clean, clutter-free surroundings also helps eliminate hiding and breeding spots for mosquitoes. By keeping our environment tidy and free of mosquitoes, we can significantly reduce the chances of malaria transmission and protect our communities from this deadly disease.
Simple actions like cleaning gutters, emptying standing water, and ensuring proper drainage can help stop malaria.(Image Credit:Canva)
In a conversation with Jagran English, Dr. Sri Karan Uddesh Tanugula, a consultant general physician at Yashoda Hospitals in Hyderabad, shared tips on reducing mosquito breeding …