Monday, February 22, 2016

Brazil: Navy informs school kids how to avoid Zika virus

Sailors from the Brazilian Navy informed pupils of the Mariza de Azevedo Catarino primary school of the dangers of the Zika virus in the Sao Jaoao de Meriti neighbourhood of Rio de Janeiro on Saturday.

 The information campaign is part of a massive mobilisation of the Brazilian armed forces to combat the proliferation of the Zika virus. "Making children conscious of the Zika virus means they can bring that message home, they can share it with with parents, relatives and friends. This multiplies the impact of our campaign," explained Navy personnel Captain Cordeiro.

 

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