Malaria in Kitwe Zambia

QUESTION

Is it dangerous for my children two years old in Kitwe?

ANSWER

Kitwe has been part of the Roll Back Malaria campaign to control malaria in Zambia—the program has been very successful, reducing deaths by malaria by over 65% nationwide. However, there still is a risk of contracting malaria in most parts of the country, and so preventative measures should be taken when visiting or living in Kitwe, such as sleeping under a long-lasting insecticide treated bednet, wearing long-sleeved clothing in the evening and at night and screening doors and windows to prevent mosquitoes from entering.