Islamic Relief launches mosquito net appeal
Source: Islamic Relief - UK
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Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) has launched an appeal to supply 27,000 mosquito nets to north-eastern Kenya where over 150 people have died after an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF).
The disease is carried by mosquitoes and causes victims to suffer from liver failure and nose and mouth bleeds. In some cases the disease can lead to death.
Recent flooding in the country has left stagnant pools of water, providing ideal breeding grounds for the mosquitoes which spread RVF and malaria. The insects have bred rapidly, spreading the deadly virus as they bite.
"Mosquito nets are urgently needed to safeguard women and children from the deadly fever and protect them from malaria for years to come," said Makki Mohamed, Islamic Relief's Head of Africa Programmes.
He further added: "We plan to provide mosquito nets to protect 27,000 children and pregnant or nursing mothers".
Each net costs just £2.50 and can help protect a woman or child from RVF and malaria.
The mosquito nets have been treated with a long-lasting insecticide which works for up to 5 years.
For more information about the appeal call Jamsheed Din on 0121 622 0663 / 07720451310 or Helen Mould on 0121 622 0719.
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