The provincial government of Haut-Uele in the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced an upcoming distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets in Isiro, the capital city of the province. According to Afounde Afongenda, the provincial minister of public health, the distribution is aimed at controlling malaria, not Ebola. The minister emphasized that while Ebola has been a major concern, other diseases such as malaria should not be neglected.
Afongenda made the announcement during a briefing on the response to the Ebola outbreak in Haut-Uele. He stressed that the distribution of bed nets is a separate effort from the fight against Ebola and is intended to promote environmental hygiene and prevent malaria. The minister urged the population to take responsibility for their health and hygiene, citing the high number of malaria cases reported in health facilities across the province.
The distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets is expected to take place in the coming days across the province. Afongenda appealed to the population to be aware of the campaign and not to associate it with the fight against Ebola. He emphasized that the bed nets are a crucial tool in preventing malaria, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.
Emmanuel Arama, the spokesperson for the provincial government, also addressed the issue, reiterating that the bed nets have no connection to the fight against Ebola. He warned the population against misinformation and stigmatization on social media, urging them to rely on credible sources of information.
The provincial government has been working to strengthen its response to the Ebola outbreak, with support from various partners, including the Kimbanguist Church. The church has been actively involved in raising awareness and promoting preventive measures against Ebola.
The distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets is part of a broader effort to control malaria in the province. According to the minister, the provincial government is committed to ensuring that the population has access to quality healthcare and preventive measures.
The announcement has been welcomed by local residents, who are eager to take advantage of the bed nets to protect themselves and their families from malaria. The provincial government has urged residents to take responsibility for their health and to work together to prevent the spread of diseases.
Key points
- The distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets in Isiro is aimed at controlling malaria, not Ebola.
- The provincial government has urged the population to be aware of the campaign and not to associate it with the fight against Ebola.
- The bed nets are a crucial tool in preventing malaria, particularly among vulnerable groups such as children and pregnant women.
