Bugbitten Dancing with Mosquitoes: Engaging Children in the Fight against Malaria

credit: Yes Magazine Image courtesy of Panza

There's a new way to fight malaria, and it doesn't involve wearing bug costumes.

Rather, communities around the world are using dance to educate children about the disease, Mashable reports.

In Malawi, for example, children between the ages of 5 and 15 are at the highest risk of malaria, and they're less likely to use bed nets or seek treatment.

In Cambodia, researchers teamed up with a local drama group to perform traditional dance, drama, and music in a show designed to reach a broad audience.

"The feedback they received was overwhelmingly positive: villagers found the activities highly entertaining and their preferred method of community engagement," says a press release.

"Dance serves as a vital avenue for entertainment, storytelling, and communication, especially in regions where literacy rates are lower, exerting a unique and far-reaching influence on society."

In Ghana, researchers used traditional dance, drama, and music to educate communities about malaria prevention.

"The enthusiasm displayed by children in this activity, along with the natural uptake of important messages, provides optimism for the success of these creative initiatives," says the press release. Read the Entire Article

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