Other causes of cleft lip are vitamin deficiency and taking poor medication, and consumption of large amount of alcohol.

Exposure to smoking environment in early pregnancy, exposure to x-rays at an early stage of pregnancy may also predispose the unborn baby to the condition of cleft lip.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) so advises pregnant women to be careful.

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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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