VOICED : Aleppo button disease afflicts

In Aleppo, a new health threat, leishmaniasis, emerges amidst the city's rubbish crisis. This parasitic disease, spread by flies, causes lasting skin welts. The civil war has exacerbated its spread, affecting many, especially children. Treatment is hindered by a shortage of necessary drugs, and preventive measures like mosquito nets are costly. The community is organizing to combat the disease as summer approaches, increasing the fly population.

What challenges are faced in treating leishmaniasis in Aleppo?

What preventive measures are suggested to combat the spread of flies that transmit leishmaniasis?