Sorry to hear about the severity of your Malaria attack in Lagos! Good that you could beat it completely and maybe have resistance.
And you got it despite doxycycline prophylaxis !!! This is very useful information. I feel confirmed that one should always take along some malarial cure (at least in addition) when going in the bush.
I understand what you mean with the suffering of the locals.
Years ago I was in Kenya without taking any Malaria prophylaxis. Befriended some young Massai guys. They told me that THEY still get it, " and everytime it feels like dying".
Ever since, I have taken prophylaxis - and avoided getting bitten.
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