Natural Repellents
Plant-based repellents provide additional protection when applied correctly and consistently.
Understanding Malaria
About Malaria in Tanzania
Malaria remains a major health threat for families across Tanzania, especially for pregnant women and children whose bodies are more vulnerable to severe infection.
How It Spreads
Malaria is transmitted through infected Anopheles mosquitoes
When an infected mosquito bites a person, malaria parasites enter the bloodstream, first multiply in the liver, and then attack red blood cells, leading to fever, chills, weakness, and potentially life-threatening complications.
- Symptoms can start as fever, chills, headache, and body weakness.
- Untreated malaria can become severe very quickly.
- Early prevention and quick response are essential.
Why It Matters
Pregnant women and children face the highest risk
Pregnancy lowers immunity, which can make malaria more dangerous for both the mother and unborn child. Young children are also at high risk because their immune systems are still developing.
- Malaria can cause severe anemia in pregnant women.
- It can contribute to miscarriage, premature birth, or low birth weight.
- For children, malaria can quickly become severe and life-threatening.
Prevention
Stopping malaria starts with practical daily protection
Families can reduce risk through mosquito repellents, cleaner surroundings, early awareness, and targeted support for pregnant women and children.
Community Awareness
Clear education helps families recognize symptoms, understand risks, and act earlier.
Family Protection
Focused prevention supports safer pregnancies and healthier childhood development.
Our Progress
Measuring our impact
130Malaria cases prevented
150Malaria cases reduced
500+People reached
120+Communities served
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