Summary
New research indicates that baby wraps treated with insect repellent can help protect young children from mosquitoes that carry malaria. This method could reduce malaria deaths among children in sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease is widespread.
Key Facts
- Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread by mosquitoes.
- In sub-Saharan Africa, malaria is a major cause of death for children under five.
- The study suggests that using insect-repellent-treated baby wraps can protect these children.
- A child under five dies nearly every minute from malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.
- The method involves applying a safe insect repellent to the baby wraps.
- The research aims to make malaria prevention more accessible and affordable.