Barrick’s Zero Malaria campaign reaches 44,000 households in Shinyanga
Barrick Bulyanhulu Mine has expanded its 'Zero Malaria' campaign in Tanzania, providing indoor residual spraying to 44,000 households in the Shinyanga region. The initiative aims to reduce malaria transmission by eliminating mosquito breeding sites in communities surrounding the mining operations.
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Corporate-led public health initiatives play a significant role in addressing endemic diseases in developing regions where government resources may be limited.
SHINYANGA: BARRICK Bulyanhulu Mine has expanded its malaria prevention efforts in Shinyanga Region, reaching about 44,000 households through a community health campaign aimed at reducing infections in villages surrounding its mining operations.
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