VOICED : Mice - popular delicacy turn saviour in virus-hit rural Malawi

The video discusses the trade of mice meat in Malawi, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights how the pandemic has increased the importance of this trade for livelihoods. Traditional methods of hunting mice by village children are explained, and the economic challenges faced by Malawians are addressed. Despite potential health concerns, local authorities do not discourage mice consumption. The video also touches on the broader economic impact of COVID-19 on Malawi, emphasizing the continued reliance on mice as a food source.

What has increased the importance of Simeon's trade during the pandemic?

• Increased demand for luxury goods

• Government subsidies for mouse hunting

• Tourism boost in Malawi

• The need for alternative income sources

How do village children traditionally hunt mice?

• Smoking them out of their holes

• With trained dogs

• By setting up snares

• Using traps and nets

Why do some families rely on mice as their only meat source?

• Mice are more nutritious

• There is a ban on other meats

• They are cheaper than other meats

• Mice are considered a delicacy

What is the stance of local health authorities on the consumption of mice meat?

• They promote it as a safe protein source

• They are indifferent to its consumption

• They have banned it completely

• They discourage it due to health risks

What has been the major impact of COVID-19 on Malawi, according to the transcript?

• Improved healthcare infrastructure

• Economic hardships and livelihood challenges

• A boost in the tourism industry

• A significant increase in COVID-19 cases