“Mepacrine & Anti-Mosquito Cream After Sunset” sign in Italy. Malaria was an issue for the Canadians in Sicily and southern Italy. In Sicily the battalion after the Sicilian campaign was give a camp spot at the Simeto River. It was a lush area but home to the malaria mosquito. The battalion moved to Militello to escape the mosquitos but too late for many. At a meeting of the senior officers of the 1st Canadian Division in Sicily the 48th Highlanders Medical Officer spoke up, insisting that mepacrine tablets be issued to all. The Division command agreed and began daily dosages for all.P1386
