Some local media personalities in Butuan City
are shown here during the press conference on Malaria updates, conducted recently
by the Agusan del Norte Provincial Health Office. (Robespierre C. Tradio,
PIA-Caraga)
Agusan del Norte Provincial Health Officer Dr.
Elizabeth Campado bares that based on statistics, in 2010, there is 42 cases of
Malaria in the province; 19 cases in 2011; 4 in 2012; and 2 cases recorded in
the 1st quarter this year which shows a decreasing trend. These cases are
mostly recorded in some barangays of Cabadbaran City and municipality of
Santiago. (Robespierre C. Tradio, PIA-Caraga)
Movement Against Malaria in Agusan del Norte
Project Officer Marisol Tuso reiterates that World Malaria Day is commemorated
every April 25 of the year. "It recognizes global efforts to control
Malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of Malaria.
In 2009, 781,000 people died from Malaria, mainly women and children in
Africa," she said. (Robespierre C. Tradio, PIA-Caraga)
Agusan del Norte Provincial Malaria Coordinator Jimmy
Egay recognizes the vital role of the media in bringing the significant
information to the communities and help prevent Malaria. He also bares that
Information Education and Communication materials on Malaria control are distributed
in the schools to inform the students about the Malaria Control Program of the
government. (Robespierre C. Tradio, PIA-Caraga)
