"In plague epidemics, it is essential to destroy the flea population without harming the host species (rodents) otherwise there will be a greater risk of flea infesting (and infecting) humans" --p.78 of Refugee Health, An approach to emergency situations (MSF)
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[Picture: Red crosses by reading_is_dangerous] In Rwanda, on the road to Goma, June 8
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ReplyDelete...marked like they marked the houses in the Gulf States after Hurricane Katrina. Most of which are still standing, still empty.
ReplyDeleteAs to the question, perhaps by the application of education? Information. It's a slow method, yes, but the internet has made me a little more hopeful...
Does the handbook say how to tell the fleas from the rodents? In politics, I'm not sure, but will think about it. Interesting question!
ReplyDeleteThe weather looks hot, but the woman is wrapped in a blanket. Is it warm there? Is that more of a dress than a blanket? And is it required that she wear it? Or is it cool weather? I wonder.
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page 78 implies there is a cure, and that rats are somehow essential. I'm not sure if greed or fear is the greater infection, or whether government or religion are the greater infestation.
ReplyDeleteIt should be close to planting season, plant a seed even if you have to move on.
Politics will always be with us, as long as there are individual egos, it is an unavoidable human condition. Bright ideas can improve the level of politics, though, & even if only a twinkling in the distance, hope & dreams of better times to come. Peace & Blessings in the Spirit of Healing. You are in a place I can only imagine through photos & text. Kindness is Wisdom. I'll be thinking of you.
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