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Malaria Street Performers

The harsh reality of malaria surrounds a troupe of street performers in Tanzania, who convey the educational message to use insecticidal bed nets all year. Despite the higher risk of death among young children, only 2 percent of those in Africa actually use bed nets. Some families are deterred by the cost—a few dollars, but very expensive for many poor people. Others stop using the bed nets when the rainy season ends.

Photograph by John Stanmeyer