As the rainy season has dawned so have the worries of all the people regarding the contraction of the killer disease, malaria.

The best way to combat malaria has eluded scientists for many decades. In the light of this, it is a relief to learn that there is a breakthrough by scientists in Australia. For the world to benefit from such adiscovery may take a while, thus I applaud Congo for the move they have taken to assist their population especialy children and pregnant women by providing free malarial medical assistance to such a vulnerable group.

I would urge The Gambia to emulate such a gesture and make free malaria medical provisions for such groups. This will go a long way towards helping the ongoing war against malaria.

Gawlo Jalow