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INDIA: MALARIA, c1929. Children of the workers from the firewood section just above
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INDIA: MALARIA, c1929. Children of the workers from the firewood section just above
INDIA: MALARIA, c1929.
Children of the workers from the firewood section just above Madras about to have their spleens checked for malaria by the League of Nations Malaria Investigation Committee, India. Photograph, c1929
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1929 Adolescent Asian Children Disease India Investigation League Of Nations Malaria Poverty Prevention South Asian Young
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This photograph, taken in India around 1929, showcases a group of young children about to undergo spleen checks for malaria. The image captures the innocence and vulnerability of these Indian boys and girls who belong to families working in the firewood section just above Madras. Commissioned by the League of Nations Malaria Investigation Committee, this poignant portrait sheds light on the early efforts made towards disease prevention in South Asia during that time. The League of Nations played a crucial role in combating malaria across various countries, including India. The composition beautifully portrays the diversity within this group - with adolescent boys and girls standing together, representing different regions of India. Their faces reflect both curiosity and apprehension as they await their turn for examination. This photograph serves as a stark reminder of the poverty-stricken conditions many Indians faced during this era. It also highlights how organizations like the League of Nations were actively involved in addressing health concerns among vulnerable communities. Preserved by The Granger Collection, this historical print not only captures a moment frozen in time but also symbolizes an important chapter in global health initiatives against infectious diseases like malaria.
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