Who knew about this killer?
Neil Bradley represented ARAM (Australian Rotarians Against Malaria) to bring us up to date with latest information.
Australia has been declared Malaria Free, but with malaria being a major problem in PNG it could filter into Australia.
Malaria kills about 600,000 people a year around the world which is why Rotary has a focus on malaria eradication.
Three types of vaccine are being used …. The first is reported as being effective at about 10% and if that saves 60,000 people a year it is worthwhile. The second is about 75% effective. The third vaccine is still undergoing tests but is considered valuable because it allows mosquito population to produce more males and it is the female mosquito which bites looking for blood!!!
Neil is a retired educator and a member of Loganholme Rotary.
