The rains have started and so has the increase in mosquitos... and Malaria....
I am not immune, and after a busy week, and being run down, have all the symptoms of this parasitic disease.
Fortunately, I have access to the latest medication, costing nearly $10 for the course... That is several days wages for many people here.
The symptoms hit me on a check flight and I immediately grounded myself. The modern medication, if taken early and the full course taken, takes effect in a matter if hours, and completely cures. I expect to be back to full operations very quickly.
We must remember that for many, this malaria season will mean a lot of sickness, loss of schooling, loss of productivity, complications in other sickness, and for some loss of life.
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