Life and Death in the Age of Malaria

game

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Publisher: 

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing

Developer: 

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing

“This game teaches you about malaria and how to reduce the risk of contracting it when traveling abroad.” The player has the option to take a pre-knowledge quiz. The job of the player is “to advise travel abroad students about disease prevention and help them to return home safely.” During the game, the player can consult health care specialists.

Keywords: 

  • educational
  • free
  • health promotion
  • learning
  • malaria
  • online
  • persuasive games
  • safety
  • students

Topic: 

  • Infectious Disease
  • Prevention
  • Safety

Target Population: 

  • General Audience

Genre: 

  • Educational

Game Platform: 

  • Internet

Source: 

  • Free
  • Online

Partners

  • HopeLab
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
  • SAGE Publishing
  • UNICEF Kid Power