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Early access to diagnosis and effective treatment is one of the major strategies for eliminating malaria. This is however negatively affected by myths and misconception about malaria. These are some common misconceptions about malaria; 1. “I did not hear any mosquitoes so I won’t be bitten.” FACT: The female anopheles mosquito is small and noiseless.

Although most after-travel illnesses are mild, such as a head cold or an upset stomach, some travellers become sick enough to seek care from a health care provider. Most after-travel illnesses become apparent soon after returning from abroad, but incubation periods vary, and some syndromes can present months to years after initial infection. If you

The World Health Organization estimates that 2 million people die each year from contaminated food or drinking water. Food poisoning tends to be most severe in impoverished to low-income countries.  Reasons include unclean or unsafe water supply, poor personal hygiene and subpar food production and storage conditions. Before leaving home consult your physician for advice