The University of the West Indies wishes to highlight the presence of Malaria in Jamaica.
Students and staff are advised to pay particular attention to the advisories issued by the
Ministry of Health. For detailed information please visit the website of Centre for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/malaria/faq.htm or http://www.cdc.gov/malaria

This disease has the potential to be quite dangerous and can affect anyone. Therefore, please educate and protect yourself now. You and your family can prevent malaria by observing the following:
• Keeping mosquitoes from biting you, especially at night
• Eliminating places around your home where mosquitoes breed
• Spraying insecticides on your home's walls to kill adult mosquitoes that come inside.
• Sleeping under bed nets - especially effective if they have been treated with insecticide, and
• Wearing insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing if you are outdoor at nights.