malaria

Rainy season has officially hit Liberia. The rains bring cooler temperatures that are enjoyed by all. They also bring days and days with no sun and turn football fields into lakes. With all that water around, the mosquito population also increases exponentially. More mosquitoes increase the risk and incidence of malaria.

Malaria is a parasitic infection that is spread between people by a certain type of mosquito. Symptoms can range from vague to severe but usually include a fever, severe body aches and a headache.