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Headline Malaria in the WHO African Region

Description Malaria was unknown among the Nandi of Kenya until the beginning of the 20th century. But with the growth of communications that followed the coming of civilization, the "anopheles" mosquito crept up from Lake Victoria and began to play havoc among the tribes of the 7,000 ft. plateau overlooking Lake Victoria. By 1928, malaria had gained a firm hold, affecting thousands each year in the rainy season. Several efforts were made to control the disease, without success, until, in 1952, a mass attack was organized. Two years later, the malaria incidence had dropped from 23 to 2.3 % but the disease crept back again after 3 or 4 months. An approach to the WHO was made to help eradicate malaria once and for all. In 1954, UNICEF sent 18,000 lbs of dieldrin the powerful insecticide that destroys mosquitoes. Despite the difficulties of terrain, 26,400 homes were sprayed over an area of 1,000 square miles. Commented one elder: "We were told that the spraying would kill mosquitoes, but we have found that it also freed us of flies, cockroaches and bugs. Truly, it is a powerful medicine".

The "spaceman" headgear of the African spraying teams is becoming familiar and welcome to every home in this district of Kenya, near Lake Victoria. A sprayer makes friend with a Nandi mother and child.

c.1954

Asset date 01/01/1954

Country, area, WHO office Kenya

WHO Region AFRO

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