The cause of autism is not known although studies in most universities around the world including Oxford University point to genetic and environmental changes.

In Buganda kingdom (located in the central part of the current day Republic of Uganda), Autism is known as “KASIRU” or ZONTO.

Its symptoms may appear during infancy and the disorder is diagnosed at the age of thee years and these are: lack of eye contact, you could not share or relate emotions, inability to converse, repetitive use of words, echoing words without meaning.

Other symptoms are absence of imaginative play typical to 2 year age group, intense concentration while playing with child colleagues and compulsive engagement in activities that served no purpose.

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Ways to bid malaria farewell are many. Sleep under treated mosquito nets and stay away from swamps.

Take malaria medication when traveling to an area where you think that there are many mosquitoes.

Keep your windows and doors closed in the evening hours. Wear long sleeved shirts and pants in the evening.

Use indoor residual spraying, drain stagnant water in areas prone to mosquitoes to prevent production of mosquito eggs.

Use insect repellent with a DEET concentration of 35%-50%, when infected seek for treatment and take the full doze.

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