A. Wycliffe International Health Department is encouraging use of PentaPure Water Filters. These units do all that the Katadyn Filter does, plus they kill viruses that may be in the water. In general, similar configurations are less expensive than Katadyn. For more details, click here . In many areas of the world, biting insects are not only a nuisance, but a major health threat.
Malaria is just one of the many insect-borne diseases for which there is no vaccination.
Anti-malarial drugs can provide some protection against some strains of malaria, but none are effective against all strains. For this reason, both the World Health Organization and the U.S. Center for Disease Control highly recommend sleeping under a bednet to reduce contact with insects. A. A hand-crank high voltage device, using no battery, has been developed for base use, such as in a clinic. This hand-crank detoxifier unit operates by cranking a handle that produces high voltage sparks. This unit is subsidized by donor gifts and is free to SIL translation and literacy teams.