Malaria Prevention Campaign at 3:00 p.m. on April 25 at Red Road Power Plant Square
Simultaneous Campaign to Promote Suicide Prevention and a Culture of Respect for Life
Mapo-gu (District Mayor Park Kangsoo) will hold a campaign to prevent malaria in commemoration of World Malaria Day at 3:00 p.m. on April 25 at the Red Road Power Plant Square.
Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted when a mosquito infected with the malaria parasite bites a person, and is characterized by recurrent fever symptoms every 48 hours.
Recently, due to climate change, the appearance of mosquitoes is occurring earlier in the year and their range of activity is expanding, raising concerns about the spread of malaria. Notably, last year, Seoul was officially designated as a "malaria risk area."
In response, Mapo-gu aims to raise awareness about malaria and disseminate practical prevention methods that can be implemented in daily life through this campaign.
At the campaign site, staff from the Mapo-gu Public Health Center and others will distribute promotional materials containing information about malaria to residents and visitors to Red Road.
In addition, since mosquitoes that transmit malaria are mainly active at night, residents will be strongly encouraged to wear long, light-colored clothing and use mosquito repellents during nighttime activities.
Key guidelines, such as maintaining window screens at home to prevent malaria, will also be emphasized.
Alongside the World Malaria Day campaign, Mapo-gu will simultaneously conduct a campaign to promote suicide prevention and foster a culture of respect for life.
This campaign is being conducted jointly by the Mapo-gu Public Health Center and the Mapo-gu Mental Health Welfare Center, as the number of suicide deaths nationwide has reached its highest level since 2011, highlighting the importance of awareness regarding suicide prevention and respect for life.
At booths set up on-site, information will be provided about the suicide prevention programs of the Mapo-gu Public Health Center and the National Mind Investment Support Project, as well as guidance to related organizations.
Programs in which residents can participate directly, such as attaching emotion stickers and using QR codes for self-assessment, will also be offered.
If self-assessment results indicate a high-risk group, with the individual's consent, they will be connected to the Mapo-gu Mental Health Welfare Center for counseling.
Mapo-gu expects that this campaign will play an important role in increasing residents' interest in health and in spreading a culture of malaria prevention and respect for life.
Park Kangsoo, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, "Mapo-gu is conducting various campaigns to promote the healthy lives of our residents," and added, "We will continue to prioritize the safety and health of the community and actively pursue public health policies."
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