Every time the word "Exodus" is used, my mind is set running to the times of Moses and the Children of Israel more so their movement from Egypt to the promised land. Wonderful story to tell the young and the Old!
Before one start off the exodus/journey to my Country Uganda, you are required to prescribe to antimalarials of some sort which are meant to help prevent Malaria infection incase one accidentally gets a Mosquito bite! Malaria is among the many diseases that has killed and continues to kill so many people in Uganda and I call it a Assassin/Sniper!
Malaria - the Sniper!
Malaria is a vector borne infectious disease caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by a female Anopheles mosquito. Once bitten by a mosquito, there are high chances of being infected by Malaria unless you are on antimalarials. Researchers say malaria has infected humans for over 50,000 years.
In Uganda alone, Ministry of Health publishes statistics that indicate that 2.7 Million cases of Malaria infection were recorded in 1999 while worldwide it is mentioned that 1 - 3 million people die due to untreated malaria. Not so many people in Uganda especially in those in remote/rural areas would actually know malaria symptoms and signs [fever, shivering, joint pain, vomiting and convulsions].
Prevention and Treatment methods have been put in place by the Government but statistics from UNICEF indicate that only a few people can access preventative methods; only 7% of children under 5 years sleep under mosquito net and non of these little sleeps under a treated mosquito net. The little ones are the most vulnerable of all people and many have died at one shoot from this sniper [Malaria].
Bravo Compassion!
Committed to the protection and care of the children, Compassion has not only given Children and their parents the joy of having children sponsored but this organization has also intervened in the provision of Mosquito nets to the children to prevent the spread of the pandemic but more so to ensure that these lovely children live to see their dreams come to pass without the sniper coming in the way!
You and I can make a difference by supporting compassion in the prevention of malaria.
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Food for Thought!
Exodus 15:26
And said, if thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in His sight, and wilt give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon there, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: For I am the LORD that healeth thee.
1 comment:
I hate this sniper! I took my next to last anti-malarial pill tonight right before reading your blog. Now, I am about to write a post about you, my dear brother in Christ.
Monitor your statistics. Share the grace of God in Jesus. Stay in the word of God. Most of all, keep the faith! Your love for Jesus and children will make a difference in many many lives!
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