On April 22,1991, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 occurred along the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. This massive earthquake caused the destruction of many buildings, roads, and even coral reefs. The Limon-Pandora area had the most damage done to it. According to the USGS (United States Geological Survey), 27 people were killed, 400injured, and over 13,000 were left homeless due to the destruction of their homes.
The impact of this earthquake was quickly followed by flooding, which as a result, led to a severe spread of Malaria.
What is Malaria?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Malaria is "caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells." ( World Health Organization, 2012)
