Thursday, March 26, 2009

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1) Olyset Net: insecticide-treated mosquito nets
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http://www.olyset.net/
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Vector control has been proven to be one of the most effective means of preventing the transmission of malaria and other insect -borne diseases, and is one of the key elements of the Global Strategic Plan of Roll Back Malaria 2005 -2015. Yet vector control is not the complete answer. The Roll Back Malaria (RBM) partnership believes countries have to commit to six elements to achieve success. These are: 1) Evidence-based decisions using surveillance, appropriate responses and building community awareness 2) Rapid diagnosis and treatment 3) Multiple prevention using insecticide-treated mosquito nets, environmental management to control mosquitoes and make pregnancy safer 4) Focussed research to develop new medicines, vaccines and insecticides and to help epidemiological and operational activities 5) Well-coordinated actions for strengthening existing health services, policies and providing technical support 6) Harmonised actions to build a dynamic movement.
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2) Snake Park
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From left to right: Arthur, Jana, Gabriela, Hans, Dilma and Klaus
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3) Safari - Groundwater Forest
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"Remove nothing from the park except: nourishment for the soul, consolation for the heart, inspiration for the mind."
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"... The survival of our wildlife is a matter of great concern to all of us in Africa. These wild creatures amid wild places they inhabit are not only important as a source of wonder and inspiration but are an integral part of our natural resources and our future livelihood and well-being. In accepting the trusteeship of our wildlife we solemnly declare that we will do everything in our power to make sure that our children's grand children will be able to enjoy this rich and precious inheritance. The conservation of wildlife and wild places calls for specialist knowledge, trained manpower, and money, and we look to other nations to co-operate with us in this important task - the succes or failure of which not only affects the continent of Africa but the rest of the world as well."

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- Arusha Manifesto, J.K. Nyerere, September 1961

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4) Arrival at the Octagon Safari Lodge in Karatu near the Ngorongoro Krater and Conservation Area
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