In an emergency, a mosquito bite can cause malaria and dengue fever, but you can sleep easier at night knowing you’ve helped protect people with the simple gift of a mosquito net. These insecticide-treated nets kill any mosquitoes that dare to land on them and keep people in emergencies safer from harm.
Mozzies might keep us awake at night but spare a thought for people in an emergency where these little critters can transmit deadly diseases. Our emergency teams are able to respond quickly in these situations by providing essential supplies, including insecticide treated bed nets, to keep mozzies at bay. “More than four million children die from malaria every year and pregnant women suffer early miscarriages and complications due to malaria. If those at risk slept under long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets, this number of preventable deaths and illness could be considerably reduced.” Jane Bean, Public Health Technical Advisor, Oxfam Australia
