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Mosquito nets as a tool to prevent malaria

Sp.Leslie/Ub: Steffen,Sarah/A: Schmidt, FabianApril 24, 2013

One million people die from malaria every year, according to the World Health Organization. Mosquito nets treated with insecticides are an important tool for preventing the spread of the illness. But over time, the nets get dirty and need to be washed - so they have to be built to last.

https://p.dw.com/p/18MAq

Report: Fabian Schmidt / speaker: André Leslie