Multilateral Initiative on Malaria
4 November 2009
press release
Nairobi — On the first day of the scientific program at the world's largest malaria conference, researchers, public health officials and policymakers took a hard look at current malaria interventions and presented evidence on what more must be done to improve access to proven methods by the world's poorest people. New research released at MIM highlighted the need for coordinated action by the malaria community to provide timely and effective financial and technical assistance to endemic countries. While more effective malaria treatments and prevention methods exist today than ever before, the majority of the most vulnerable don't have access to them. The latest malaria science emphasizes the need for operational research to identify what interventions work best where, which can guide evidence-based policies that increase access to existing interventions.
Case Management
According to the latest operational research, home management of malaria (HMM) offers community health workers training and tools to diagnose and treat malaria within the community – increasing access in poor rural communities to effective treatment. As an example, a randomized control study conducted in 5 African countries used rapid diagnostic testing as part of an integrated approach to both malaria and pneumonia. Currently, most antimalarials are administered when children present with a fever, without a confirmatory diagnostic test. However, fever is also a diagnostic sign of pneumonia, causing a liberal administration of malaria drugs that may lead to resistance and drug wastage. The study helps pave the way for a concrete solution to this emerging issue, by making diagnostic tools which confirm malaria infection more available at the community level.
Drug Access
Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) are currently the most effective form of treatment against malaria. Although 80 countries worldwide have adopted ACTs as first-line treatment, in line with WHO recommendations, initial findings from standardized surveys collected by PSI and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's ACTwatch project indicate that ACTs continue to have a worryingly low presence in the overall market. More worrying is the fact that artemisinin-based monotherapies permeate the market at alarming rates, increasing risk for resistance to these lifesaving drugs. Where they are present, ACTs are substantially more expensive than less-effective monotherapies that continue to be offered. Pilot studies have been carried out by the Clinton Foundation and Medicines for Malaria Venture with the Tanzanian and Ugandan Ministries of Health respectively, on the impact of subsidized ACTs made available through the private sector. These have shown that a 95% subsidy to first-line buyers significantly increases uptake of the subsidized ACT and also displaces ineffective antimalarials such as Chloroquine. These studies and surveys will help inform the implementation of the innovative funding mechanism, developed to improve access to ACTs – the Affordable Medicines Facility for malaria (AMFm).
Vector Control
In order to effectively reduce malaria incidence, research has shown that vector control tools – including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) – must be made universally available in malaria-endemic countries. Since the last MIM conference, use of ITNs, long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) and IRS have increased massively, through large-scale campaigns and routine distribution. As a result, many countries have attained much higher coverage, with countries including Ethiopia, Ghana, Zambia and Rwanda showing excellent results. However, research also shows that coverage remains a significant challenge. More than 200 million more nets are required to meet targets for Africa. At the same time, people at risk of malaria infection must also use nets regularly and correctly. While WHO recommends LLINs be used for a maximum of 3 years, the data show that the lifespan of LLINs vary significantly from country to country and that the assumption that LLINs last for 3 years needs to be reviewed. The physical durability of the nets is proving to be as great if not greater a challenge than the diminishing effectiveness of the insecticide. Studies from Bioko Island and Mozambique being presented at MIM also show that use of both LLINs and IRS together in the same environment are more effective than either alone.
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FIGHTING AGAINST MALARIA NATURALLY
- According to Ghanaian Naturopaths such as Dr. Kofi B. Asare & Nana Amena Here’s how we should treat Malaria & Why :
1) Drink Lots Of Water
2) Eat Lots Of Natural Laxatives aka Fruits
WHY ? – To Flush the toxicity out of your system that has clogged itself up
[ Personally- I recommend fasting on Water only or juice and water after you have had a few days on the above-noted recommendations]
As Naturopath Nana Amena says, fasting helps your body to use up access and reset your body, getting all of your body involved in the process of life. (paraphrased)
SOME MALARIA-RELATED INFORMATION
1) Insect repellent DEET is toxic to brain cells [http://www.naturalnews.com/026982_DEET_insect_repellent_insect_repellents. html ]
2) What has the rich Computer Man Bill Gates III Done With Those Mosquitoes He Released On A Crowd (Allegedly To Vaccinate Them ?
[ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,488348,00.html ] CLINGING FLATTERERS – [Daniel 11:34 ]] Now when The Saints shall fall, they shall be given a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries
And Vision Exalters [Daniel 11:14 ]] And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the ROBBERS OF OUR PEOPLE shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; BUT THEY SHALL FALL !
3) PEST CONTROL NATURALLY
* Flies – use spray bottle of bleach-water
4) * 5 Simple Tips for Repelling Pests [http://www.care2.com/greenliving/repelling-pests-five-simple-tips.html ] Natural Plant-Based Pesticides: Ready for Use [ http://www.naturalnews.com/026967_pesticides_cleansing_food.html ]
5) Natural Mosquito Repellents You Can Use Right Now [http://www.naturalnews.com/026676_mosquito_repellents_health_sunscreen.htm l] * Minty Herbs such as Peppermint, Cloves,& Rosemary
6) Mosquito-Free Naturally – citronella, soy oil, catnip, neem seed oil, lavender essential oil, and garlic [http://www.care2.com/greenliving/mosquito-free-naturally.html ]
7) * THAILAND BANDS 13 HERBS ( Many of these are natural insect repellerts)
[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/11379/farmers-up-in-arms-at-herb-lis ting] – [ Neem, Citronella, Tumeric, Ginger, Chinese Ginger, African Marigold, (Siam Weed or Bitter Bush), Tea Sea Cake , Chilli, Chinese Celery, Ringworm Bush, Glory Lily & Stemona ]
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[http://www.drsebiproducts.com/index.html]
(310) 838-2490 / (Fax) = (310) 838-8726
* Cancer , AIDs, Diseases Don’t Stand A Chance With Him.
* Check Out His Youtube Videos He’s Like George Washington Carver Might Have Been
SPIRITUAL HEALTH
Remember the 120 ! in the Upperroom, Gideon’s 300, One(1) believer can chase 1,000 demons & Two (2) can make 10,000 run .
How many will 1 million chase ?
Here’s An abbreviated Spirit Bomb prayer that I’d like for us to say to God The Creator Of All :
OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN , HOLY IS YOUR NAME, YOUR KINGDOM COME , YOUR WILL BE DONE, IN EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN .
- In Jesus Name We Pray – Amen
Pray twice per day once around sunset & once around sunrise .
Have prayer lists which include Family, Christians, Truthseekers ,& Worthy Causes , etc…
SOME OF OUR LEADERS ARE UNDER DEMONIC INFLUENCE , SOME OF OUR
WORLD IS UNDER THE SAME,. OUR UNITED , CONSISTENT, CONTINUOUS
PRAYERS WILL HELP US TO SEE THROUGH JESUS’ EYES. REMEMBER , HE’S
THE HEAD, WE HAVE NO EYES, EARS, NOSE, MOUTH, ETC..WITHOUT THE
HEAD. THAT IS WHY WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT, SOUND, TASTE
OR ANY OTHER NATURAL DISTRACTION. WE ARE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS !!!
Make a Habit Of Praying Twice a Day (Sunset / Sunrise). Have A Daily Prayer, Weekly
Prayer , Monthly Prayer, even Yearly Prayer ; keeping persons, organizations and causes
in mind that you’d like to pray for at these intervals of time ( Daily-Weekly-Monthly-
Yearly).
Some prayer list suggestions –
(DAILY PRAYER LIST ) -
Christian & Natural Family -
TOP-PRIORITY Persons, Causes & Oragnizations
(WEEKLY PRAYER LIST ) -
MID-LEVEL Persons, Causes & Oragnizations
(MONTHLY PRAYER LIST ) -
- Persons, Causes & Oragnizations ( For Example – Heads Of Countries)
(YEARLY PRAYER LIST ) -
LOWER LEVEL - Persons, Causes & Oragnizations
MATTHEW 10:26 DON’T BE AFRAID OF THEM, FOR THERE IS NOTHING COVERED THAT WON’T BE REVEALED AND THERE IS NOTHING HIDDEN THAT WON’T BE KNOWN.
[God Bless You Readers To Want To Know And Seek To Know The Truth] - MAY GOD BE A HAVEN OF PEACE IN OUR TIME OF TROUBLE --
WE ARE BEING INFILTRATED BY WEEDS ACTING LIKE WHEAT ! PRAY & ACT ON YOUR FAITH AND HOPE WITH LOVE. EVEN FOR THOSE MISLEAD ACTING LIKE THEY LOVE YOU.
The Swine Flu Vaccination Hoax - Explained URL – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbFxV_C8Yw4 ]
Check Out :
1) [ JohnAlanMartinsonJr.com] 2) His You Tube Video : URL = [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuzhnKy63io ] 3) Who Brought The Slaves To America ? [http://wideeyecinema.com/?p=911]
[ www.Libradio.net ]
[gcnlive.com]
WAKE UP ! STAY UP MY BROTHERS & SISTERS ! .
- Life Is a Game. Have Fun. [ Luke 18:17 / Isaiah 11:6 ]
Majority of the population living in Africa are carreirs of the malalria parasite.Africa is still unable to eradicate polio, talk abouth Malaria.people ared ying of the complications of the disease and not the disease per say, should our approach be by other primary prevention, because vaccination is definately impactical everyone in Africa has at least had an episode of Malaria
At what point are we going to insist on using DDT to combat malaria. With over a million people dying of this disease, why don't we return to the use of the most effective way of undoing this major problem. The environmentalists have blood on their hands for having this banned, and should be required to first hand observe this malady. God bless the people of Africa for all they have suffered. Bill, Whittier, CA
As long as we "Africans" have some puppit leaders in Africa, the Africans living in Africa will continue to suffer, perish and die. That means, with the help of our puppit leaders DDT will never be use to combat this cronic desease that is ravaging and massively killing our people. Why selling your prestige, dignity, the country, the continent and the lives of your people for mediocre aids that can ONLY last for one day ???? Why?? Africa needs to invest in her people for a last and everlasting good standard of living and development.. May God Bless Africa..
FIGHTING AGAINST MALARIA NATURALLY
- According to Ghanaian Naturopaths such as Dr. Kofi B. Asare & Nana Amena Here’s how we should treat Malaria & Why : 1) Drink Lots Of Water 2) Eat Lots Of Natural Laxatives aka Fruits WHY ? – To Flush the toxicity out of your system that has clogged itself up [ Personally- I recommend fasting on Water only or juice and water after you have had a few days on the above-noted recommendations] As Naturopath Nana Amena says, fasting helps your body to use up access and reset your body, getting all of your body involved in the process of life. (paraphrased)
Insect repellent DEET is toxic to brain cells [http://www.naturalnews.com/026982_DEET_insect_repellent_insect_repellents. html ]
What has the rich Computer Man Bill Gates III Done With Those Mosquitoes He Released On A Crowd (Allegedly To Vaccinate Them ? [ http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,488348,00.html ]
PEST CONTROL * Flies – use spray bottle of bleach-water
* 5 Simple Tips for Repelling Pests [http://www.care2.com/greenliving/repelling-pests-five-simple-tips.html ] Natural Plant-Based Pesticides: Ready for Use [ http://www.naturalnews.com/026967_pesticides_cleansing_food.html ]
Natural Mosquito Repellents You Can Use Right Now [http://www.naturalnews.com/026676_mosquito_repellents_health_sunscreen.htm l] * Minty Herbs such as Peppermint, Cloves,& Rosemary
Mosquito-Free Naturally – citronella, soy oil, catnip, neem seed oil, lavender essential oil, and garlic [http://www.care2.com/greenliving/mosquito-free-naturally.html ]
* THAILAND BANDS 13 HERBS ( Many of these are natural insect repellerts)
[http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/11379/farmers-up-in-arms-at-herb-lis ting] – [ Neem, Citronella, Tumeric, Ginger, Chinese Ginger, African Marigold, (Siam Weed or Bitter Bush), Tea Sea Cake , Chilli, Chinese Celery, Ringworm Bush, Glory Lily & Stemona ]
DOCTOR SEBI – Electrical Wholistic Nutrition & Products
[http://www.drsebiproducts.com/index.html]
(310) 838-2490 / (Fax) = (310) 838-8726
* Cancer , AIDs, Diseases Don’t Stand A Chance With Him.
* Check Out His Youtube Videos He’s Like George Washington Carver Might Have Been
Remember the 120 ! in the Upperroom, Gideon’s 300, One(1) believer can chase 1,000 demons & Two (2) can make 10,000 run .
How many will 1 million chase ?
Here’s An abbreviated Spirit Bomb prayer that I’d like for us to say to God The Creator Of All :
OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN , HOLY IS YOUR NAME, YOUR KINGDOM COME , YOUR WILL BE DONE, IN EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN .
- In Jesus Name We Pray – Amen
Pray twice per day once around sunset & once around sunrise .
Have prayer lists which include Family, Christians, Truthseekers ,& Worthy Causes , etc…
SOME OF OUR LEADERS ARE UNDER DEMONIC INFLUENCE , SOME OF OUR
WORLD IS UNDER THE SAME,. OUR UNITED , CONSISTENT, CONTINUOUS
PRAYERS WILL HELP US TO SEE THROUGH JESUS’ EYES. REMEMBER , HE’S
THE HEAD, WE HAVE NO EYES, EARS, NOSE, MOUTH, ETC..WITHOUT THE
HEAD. THAT IS WHY WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT, SOUND, TASTE
OR ANY OTHER NATURAL DISTRACTION. WE ARE SPIRITUAL WARRIORS !!!
Make a Habit Of Praying Twice a Day (Sunset / Sunrise). Have A Daily Prayer, Weekly
Prayer , Monthly Prayer, even Yearly Prayer ; keeping persons, organizations and causes
in mind that you’d like to pray for at these intervals of time ( Daily-Weekly-Monthly-
Yearly).
Some prayer list suggestions –
(DAILY PRAYER LIST ) -
Christian & Natural Family -
TOP-PRIORITY Persons, Causes & Oragnizations
(WEEKLY PRAYER LIST ) -
MID-LEVEL Persons, Causes & Oragnizations
(MONTHLY PRAYER LIST ) -
- Persons, Causes & Oragnizations ( For Example – Heads Of Countries)
(YEARLY PRAYER LIST ) -
LOWER LEVEL - Persons, Causes & Oragnizations
MATTHEW 10:26 DON’T BE AFRAID OF THEM, FOR THERE IS NOTHING COVERED THAT WON’T BE REVEALED AND THERE IS NOTHING HIDDEN THAT WON’T BE KNOWN.
[God Bless You Readers To Want To Know And Seek To Know The Truth] - MAY GOD BE A HAVEN OF PEACE IN OUR TIME OF TROUBLE --
WE ARE BEING INFILTRATED BY WEEDS ACTING LIKE WHEAT ! PRAY & ACT ON YOUR FAITH AND HOPE WITH LOVE. EVEN FOR THOSE MISLEAD ACTING LIKE THEY LOVE YOU.
CLINGING FLATTERERS – [Daniel 11:34 ]] Now when The Saints shall fall, they shall be given a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries
And Vision Exalters [Daniel 11:14 ]] And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the ROBBERS OF OUR PEOPLE shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; BUT THEY SHALL FALL !
The Swine Flu Vaccination Hoax - Explained URL – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbFxV_C8Yw4 ]
Check Out :
1) [ JohnAlanMartinsonJr.com] 2) His You Tube Video : URL = [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuzhnKy63io ] 3) Who Brought The Slaves To America ? [http://wideeyecinema.com/?p=911]
The Black Athena (Part1) [ Spiritual Reparations ] URL – [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4maNtzhL9Q ]
[http://www.infowars.com/infowars.asx] / [gcnlive.com] / [http://alexjonesringtones.net/] [ www.Libradio.net ] WAKE UP ! STAY UP MY BROTHERS & SISTERS ! BE SELF-SUFFICIENT IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.
- Life Is a Game. Have Fun. [ Luke 18:17 / Isaiah 11:6 ]
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