Malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Malaria is one of the most common environmental health issues that is prevalent all over the world. It is a mosquito-borne disease that has a great effect on the continent of Africa. One country in particular, that is affected by malaria, is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. One might ask me, why are you so worried about the Congo? Well, my parents are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, so DRC definitely has a place in my heart.



Yes, countries such as Uganda and Kenya may have the highest number of malaria cases reported, but DRC is known to have the HIGHEST number of DEATHS by malaria. Now that is just outrageous, not only is it the number one killer in that country, but it is the number one killer of CHILDREN in that country. Anybody who knows me,  knows that I LOVE kids, so it absolutely breaks my heart to hear how MY PEOPLE are dying from a disease that is more than preventable. The World Health Organization reported that everyday over 400 CHILDREN die in DRC, within this number HALF of them are dying because of malaria.

Video: Battle Against Malaria in the Congo

Although this is an ongoing problem in the DRC, there are organizations such as NetsforLife that help prevent this problem

NetsForLife: DRC

World Malaria Day Mosquito Net Distribution in DRC