Malaria has been a problem in India for many centuries,
just as it is in Africa. According
to the World Health Organisation(WHO) ,The hilly, wooded landscapes of India’s north and north-eastern
states and the nomadic nature of many of its tribal groups contribute to the
high number of malaria cases in that region of the country.Some 80% of the
malaria cases reported in India occur in these states which are home to only
20% of the population. Internal conflicts and increasing population mobility
pose additional challenges to eliminating malaria in the region.
Despite
these challenges, India is working – and making progress towards the
elimination of malaria. Since 2000, the country has more than halved the number
of malaria cases, down from 2 million to 882 000 in 2013. And, the trend is
continuing.
However, there is a bit of relief as electronic giant, LG announced its Mosquito Away line of TVs for
the country. The TV uses an ultra sonic device which generates sound wave at
certain wavelength which is inaudible to humans but unbearable to mosquitoes.
The technology
complies with the norms of global organizations and has been tested by
International Institute of Biotechnology and Toxicology (IIBAT), India as well.
This technology does not use any chemicals, used in other toxic repellents, nor
does it require refilling or any other maintenance and the most important part
of the technology is that this independent operation which does not require the
TV to be on to make the mosquitoes fly away, LG said.
After studying the Indian market, the South Korean company concluded
there was no device of this kind that addressed the growing medical and
hygienic issue of mosquitoes in the country. The Mosquito Away TV models do not
release any harmful radiation, nor do they use chemicals .
The cheapest model, featuring a 32-inch display cost $400(N80,000)
while the top-of-the-line 43-inch is priced at $710 (N142,000).
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