Words of Integrity 3

3. A core bioethical principle focused on fairness and equity in distributing healthcare resources.
6. The reduction of disease transmission to zero in a specific geographic area.
7. The ability of individuals to obtain and use healthcare services.
10. Relating to moral principles that govern conduct, especially in healthcare decisions.
11. Medical care given to a patient for an illness, such as antimalarial drugs.
13. A country in South Asia where malaria remains a significant public health issue, particularly in rural areas.
14. The study of ethical issues emerging from advances in biology and medicine.
16. A deliberate action taken to prevent or treat disease, such as vaccination, vector control, or public health education.
17. Voluntary agreement to a medical intervention, based on adequate knowledge and understanding.
19. The insect vector that transmits malaria parasites to humans.
21. Ensuring fair treatment, opportunities, and access to healthcare for all individuals, especially the underserved.
22. An organism that lives in or on another organism, such as Plasmodium, which causes malaria.
24. Pertaining to the environment; used in the context of malaria to discuss how ecosystems influence disease spread.

1. A life-threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
2. The ethical obligation to act in ways that benefit society, including supporting public health efforts like malaria control.
4. The organized provision of medical services to individuals and communities.
5. Environmental conditions like temperature and rainfall, which influence mosquito populations and disease transmission.
8. A group of people living in the same area, often the focus of public health campaigns.
9. A biological preparation that provides immunity to a specific disease; malaria vaccines are an emerging strategy.
11. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, including innovations like gene-editing or rapid testing in healthcare.
12. Tools and methods used to detect diseases, such as blood tests to identify malaria parasites.
15. Involving communities in health initiatives to ensure acceptance and participation in disease prevention programs.
18. The continuous monitoring of disease spread to guide timely responses and policy decisions.
20. A sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease in a specific location.
23. A healthcare professional who delivers medical services, such as doctors, nurses, or health workers.