WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA) – Discussing the chilling disease named Malaria and the life-saving difference a mosquito net can bring.
What do steamy jungles, dense forests or bustling cities of Asia have in common? The world’s most annoying and sometimes dangerous insect: the mosquito.
Where Prevention Is Essential
Mosquitoes can act as vectors (carriers) of diseases. Zika virus, West Nile virus and dengue are among a few transmitted, but the most prevalent is malaria. According to the World Health Organization, in 2017, 435,000 people died of malaria worldwide. The less-fortunate and needy are often the ones who suffer the most. Poor sanitation combined with lack of proper insect deterrent equals high rates of disease.
What can be done? That’s exactly what Gospel for Asia-supported pastor Ronsher asked himself. The pastor served in an area with high transmission rates of malaria. The villagers lived in poverty and could not afford simple mosquito deterrents, let alone medicine and treatment for the illnesses caused by mosquitoes. Pastor Ronsher prayed for the Lord’s provision for these people. And God provided.
A Family’s Need: A Mosquito Net
At a Gospel for Asia-supported gift distribution, 100 local villagers were given mosquito nets. Among them were Bahman and his wife, Salli. Like many of the villagers, the family was extremely poor. Because they worked as daily wage laborers and farmers, their income simply wasn’t enough to provide proper medical care and hygiene for themselves.
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Learn more by reading the special report: Fighting Malaria – A Chilling Disease: Mosquito Netting and Malaria Prevention Combat a Parasitic Genius.
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