A Lady Health Worker visits a village where malaria is common. Which household measure should she emphasise to reduce mosquito-borne transmission at night?

Correct answer: A. Sleep under an insecticide-treated bed net

  • A. Sleep under an insecticide-treated bed net
  • B. Keep windows open throughout the night without screening
  • C. Drink extra water before going to sleep
  • D. Apply antibiotic ointment to exposed skin

Explanation

Insecticide-treated nets reduce contact with night-biting Anopheles mosquitoes and provide a major personal protection measure against malaria. Window opening without screens increases exposure, while fluids and antibiotic ointment do not prevent mosquito transmission.

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