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Malaria: Still a Threat At this time the Disease Prevention Education Program is in transition to a new coordinator and is unable to schedule presentations or special events beyond January 15th. This page will be updated when scheduling is once again available. For immediate concerns or questions please contact the Katie Gage at 515-246-6304. Every 30 seconds, a child dies from Malaria. Although Malaria has been almost eradicated from the United States, it is still prevalent in the world. The Disease Prevention Education Program of the Central Iowa American Red Cross Chapter supports the efforts of the Fight the Bite Campaign and its work to prevent the transmission of Malaria. This campaign is working on fighting Malaria in Africa and other countries that are still devastated from Malaria by providing bed nets in these areas, raising awareness through education, and researching ways to increase the use and effectiveness of bed nets. For only $10, or the price of a movie ticket, a family can be protected with an insecticide-treated bed net large enough to fit at least two people. The Fight the Bite Campaign is working to provide families in Malaria-infected areas with these nets, and they need your help! Please visit the "How You Can Help" page for more information. Presentations on Malaria are available. If you are interested, please contact the Disease Prevention Education Coordinator at (515) 471-8337. For more information on Malaria, please utilize the links below.
DPE Home Page Malaria Home Page Health and Safety Home Page
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