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Explore how a business decision caused a setback in fighting malaria in Papua New Guinea. Learn about the impact of insecticide-treated nets, the decline in their effectiveness, and the controversy surrounding malaria-preventing nets.
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- A business decision to change manufacturing led to a decline in the effectiveness of insecticide-laced nets, hindering malaria eradication progress.
- Quality standards are crucial in manufacturing essential health products like mosquito nets to sustain disease prevention measures.
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Impact of Malaria and Vestigard Nets on Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, efforts to combat malaria were initially successful with a significant decrease in cases, thanks to insecticide-laced nets from Vestigard. However, researchers found a concerning trend as malaria cases started to increase again, indicating a reversal in progress. Further investigation revealed that changes in the manufacturing process of the nets led to a decrease in effectiveness, ultimately thwarting the country's advancements towards malaria eradication.
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