KENYA: Malaria vaccine to be administered to billions

KENYA: Malaria vaccine to be administered to billions

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Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the introduction of a malaria vaccine in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on its impact in Kisumu and Homer Bay, Kenya. It highlights the challenges faced by these regions, including high rates of HIV and malaria, and the ongoing pandemic. The story of Bella, a child suffering from both HIV and malaria, illustrates the severe health crises. The video emphasizes the potential of the malaria vaccine to alleviate some of these health burdens and improve public health systems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the critical symptoms of malaria mentioned in the video?

Headache

Rash

Fever

Cough

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three health emergencies faced by Homer Bay?

Malaria, Tuberculosis, and HIV

HIV, Tuberculosis, and the Pandemic

HIV, Malaria, and the Pandemic

Pandemic, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the HIV infection rate in Homer Bay?

One in ten people

One in five people

One in twenty people

One in three people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Bella diagnosed with upon her hospital visit?

HIV and Malaria

Malaria and Tuberculosis

HIV and Tuberculosis

Malaria and Dengue

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential impact does the malaria vaccine have on Homer Bay's health system?

It could prevent the pandemic

It could reduce the number of malaria cases

It could eliminate HIV

It could improve nutrition