Funds earmarked to tackle malaria

Thu, 24 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB | Source: JP

BANDUNG: The West Java Health Office has earmarked Rp 1
billion (US$ 105,263) to help prevent and eradicate malaria.

Fatimah Resmiati, the head of the office, said on Wednesday
that the funds would be used to establish malaria eradication
posts and to purchase malaria tablets.

A malaria outbreak has hit several regencies in the province
since last year, affecting hundreds of residents and killing
seven. -- JP

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