Harvard University’s “Global Children’s Initiative” website (http://developingchild.harvard.edu/initiatives/global_initiative/) has revealed many informative facts about children/childcare systems around the world. Malaria
is a disease passed through the blood. It is caused by a parasite. The
parasite is typically passed to humans through the bite of an infected
mosquito. Things to increase ones chances of infestation include Failing to use DEET-containing insect repellents when outdoors. Failing to use mosquito netting (especially netting treated with permethrin) while sleeping, and failing to use medicines to prevent malaria infection. The effects of early childhood on the children of Zambia has had its impact, so much so their is an ongoing anti malaria initiative on children's development in Zambia.
Translation videos are available in Spanish and support to fund these efforts come from World Bank.
Lastly the developing child site has ways in which individuals are to sign up on the mailing list and potentially view past newsletters that were published.
This is very important that professionals are aware of doing a check of the children that are coming in to the facility or the classroom.
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