YONECO, with support from Foundation S, conducted malaria prevention awareness sessions in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwambo on 27 and 28 July 2025 to educate community members on the connection between malaria, climate change, and public health.
The sessions that focused on more than just creating awareness but empowering communities to take ownership of their health and environment were conducted in collaboration with community health workers from the targeted area.
Communities were educated on how climate change–driven rising temperatures and increased rainfall have created favorable breeding conditions for mosquitoes, leading to a rise in malaria cases in recent years.
The Health Surveillance Assistants (HSAs) for the area urged residents to prioritize the use of mosquito nets and dispelled common misconceptions.
Beyond malaria, discussions covered broader climate-related health threats. These included malnutrition from drought and flooding, increased risk of cholera due to contaminated water, and respiratory issues linked to deteriorating air quality. An environmental officer at the session highlighted the role of afforestation in combating climate change and soil erosion.
YONECO, with support from Foundation S is implementing a project titled Making Communities Resilient to Climate Induced Health Challenges. The project is being implemented in Zomba and Machinga districts.
