Malaria is a disease that has caused devastating damage in Asia and Africa, and is also occurring in developed countries such as the United States, and the world is losing the battle against malaria. One business decision he made over a decade ago, one of the world’s largest bed net manufacturers, worsened the situation.
Inexpensive, durable, and easily distributed, insecticide-coated bed nets have been an essential tool in malaria management for more than 20 years. Malaria can cause symptoms ranging from severe cough to kidney failure, which can lead to death within 24 hours. Not only do the nets protect those sleeping underneath, but the chemical coating can also kill insects, quelling infectious diseases and reducing mosquito infestation.