Malaria Prevention!

On 08th August 2015, Lions of Busia Greater together lions of Kumi Central, Lions of Tororo Host and the Leo's of Ngora High School and Red Cross students visited Bukedea health facility. The teams cleaned the compound of the health center by way of cleaning and clearing bushes that keep Mosquitoes that course malaria .

Malaria is still the number 1 threat to children. Most of the patients were kids below ten (10) years all suffering from malaria. Treatment had to be undertaken using intra venous method. The existence of the facility has saved many children's lives. A total of thirty three (33) children and their mothers / care givers and pregnant women expecting to deliver babies benefited from the assistance and support.

Young people, youth and Leo's were exposed to the knowledge of Malaria prevention and assistance to the sick , poor and vulnerable in society.

Report by:
Lion Raymond Edward Ochieng
Secretary Lions Club of Busia Greater