Related Event: Asian Tsunami Disaster

Mosquito-killing spraying has begun in refugee camps in tsunami-hit Indonesian Province of Aceh to prevent an outbreak of malaria.

The operation started Friday with a small team of sprayers planning to cover up to eight refugee camps around the provincial capital of Banda Aceh.

The leader of anti-malaria efforts in the region warns that 100 thousand more people could die of malaria around Aceh if quick action isn't taken. A successful spraying effort would drastically minimize that risk.

(Photo source: yahoo.com)

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