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Co-curricular Student Activities

I Awareness Campaign on Malaria I

Friday, May 10, 2024

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proactive in the fight against malaria. This students' Outreach: Encouraging pharmacy students and
campaign focused on educating the university and faculty to actively participate in outreach activities,
surrounding community about malaria, its including health talks, free screenings, and the
prevention, and the role of phannacy professionals distribution of preventive tools like bed nets.
in managing the disease. Key aspects of the
campaign included: 7.Collaboration with Health Authorities:
Strengthening partnerships with local health
I.Introduction to Malaria: Raising organizations to enhance malaria awareness,
awareness about the causes, symptoms, and global prevention, and treatment efforts.
impact of malaria, with a special focus on its
prevalence and control in Egypt. This campaign did not only raise awareness about
malaria but also highlighted the crucial role that
pharmacy professionals play in fighting the disease
2.Prevention Strategies: Educating the public
on effective malaria prevention methods, such as and promoting public health.
using insecticide-treated bed nets, eliminating
mosquito breeding sites, and other vector
control measures.

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