By Margaret Reynolds | Vice President
Baby Jerome is learning to walk while recovering from malaria at Katulikire Health Center. Baby Jerome arrived at the health center somnolent, difficult to wake up. After a couple of treatments, he was greatly improved.
NETwork is fighting malaria in children under 5 by working through school children. Many adults do not know that malaria is carried by mosquitoes, so they don't know see the benefit of using nets that make sleeping less comfortable. School children are open and ready to learn. Children are taught in school about malaria, how it's spread, and how to prevent the illness. Children learn about the benefits of malaria nets and how to use them. They bring the nets home and teach their families. Mothers, who may have received nets in the past, begin to use their nets. They learn that malaria is a preventable, treatable illness. Not only do they bring baby Jerome to the health center where he receives treatment, they sleep under the net with their young children protecting them from malaria.
Please consider donating to NETwork on this "Bonus Day" where your donations are matched. Help us celebrate the Holidays in Uganda by promoting education and keeping our children healthy.
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