Department of Community Medicine organized “Malaria Awareness Session” on 23rd April 2022 for female workers & gardeners of The University of Faisalabad. This awareness session was part of the activities related to World Malaria Day 2021. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Sumera Riaz, Head of the Community Medicine Department, educated the audience about the dangerous and harmful effects of malaria. Through pictorial images participants of awareness session were informed about malaria symptoms & simple protective measures to avoid mosquito bite. They were encouraged to keep the surrounding environment of their houses clean and free from dirty stagnant water which provides ideal breeding site for mosquitoes. Awareness session was concluded by distributing mosquito repellents and coils.
