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Africa: Malaria Costs Africa U.S.$12 Billion a Year
allAfrica, 24 April 2015
In an interview with AllAfrica for World Malaria Day on April 25, Dr. Fatoumata Nafo-Traoré, executive director of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, says while death rates… Read more »
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Africa: Malaria Vaccine Trial Raises Hopes
Global Fund, 24 April 2015
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria welcome the results of a large-scale trial of a malaria vaccine candidate in sub-Saharan… Read more »
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Africa: Fight Against Malaria Must Be Taken to 'Next Level', UN Agency Urges
UN News, 23 April 2015
The fight against malaria must be taken to the "next level" in order for the disease to be successfully eliminated, the United Nations health agency said today amid calls for the… Read more »
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Africa: The Fight Against Malaria - the Glass is Half Empty
Global Fund, 24 April 2015
Pedro Alonso was just out of medical school when he first visited Africa, an experience that was to change his life forever. Read more »
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Africa: Call to Protect Pregnant Women From Malaria
RBM, 24 April 2015
Today, as part of World Malaria Day commemorations, the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership launches a Global Call to Action to increase national coverage with preventive treatment… Read more »
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Africa: Malaria - Working to Prevent Children From Falling Ill
MSF, 24 April 2015
Since 2000, malaria deaths have fallen by 47% globally, and by 54% in the African region, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The use of rapid diagnostic tests and… Read more »
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Nigeria: Africa May Miss 75 Percent Reduction Rate in Malaria Cases, Deaths, Says WHO
Guardian, 24 April 2015
IN spite of the progress made so far, African countries are not likely to attain the World Health Assembly target of 75% reduction in malaria cases and deaths by 2015, the World… Read more »
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Africa: Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Committed to Strong Action Against Malaria
RBM, 23 April 2015
In advance of World Malaria Day, commemorated annually on 25 April, leaders from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and the Roll… Read more »
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Africa: Malaria - the Preventable Disease That Kills Thousands
Al Jazeera, 23 April 2015
As World Malaria Day approaches, the World Health Organization (WHO) is busy advocating for malaria control and elimination, particularly in the hardest hit continent of Africa. Read more »
Political Leadership Needed to End Malaria
Eliminating malaria will require a high level of political leadership, says Dr. Fatoumata Nafo-Traoré, executive director of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership. It is not only a health issue, but an economic and security issue which is costing Africa at least U.S. $12 billion a year. She was interviewed by AllAfrica's Tami Hultman for World Malaria Day.
Malaria nets to protect people from being bitten by mosquitoes while they are sleeping are critical in the fight against the disease.
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Africa: World Malaria Day - Call to Close Gaps in Prevention and Treatment to Defeat Malaria
WHO, 23 April 2015
WHO is calling on the global health community to urgently address significant gaps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of malaria. Read more »
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Nigeria: To Defeat Malaria, Ensure Access to Quality Medicines
Daily Trust, 24 April 2015
With more than 90 percent of Nigeria's population at risk of malaria infection, it seems we all have a story to tell about the disease. When I was younger, my sister had a close… Read more »
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Nigeria: UN Officials Seek Continued Investment in Fight Against Malaria
This Day, 23 April 2015
Although more investment and stronger coordination have helped the international community make significant inroads in the global fight against malaria, continued investment for… Read more »
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Liberia: 2.8 Million Mosquito Nets to Be Distributed Free
Liberian Observer, 24 April 2015
A consignment of at least 2.8 million mosquito nets has arrived in the country for distribution to households across the 15 political subdivisions, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: More Funding Needed to Defeat Malaria
The Herald, 23 April 2015
On April 25, 2015 the world commemorates World Malaria Day under the theme, "Invest in the future; Defeat malaria". The theme highlights the need for increased financial and human… Read more »
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Tanzania: Excitement As Malaria Cases Dwindle
Daily News, 22 April 2015
MANY people are excited when they hear that the twin islands of Zanzibar and Pemba are gradually moving to eradicate malaria, one of the biggest health problems. Read more »
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Niger: Net Campaign Targets Universal Coverage in Niger
Global Fund, 22 April 2015
Ahead of World Malaria Day on 25 April, Niger and the Global Fund partnership strengthened their response against malaria with a new mass campaign to distribute mosquito nets aimed… Read more »
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Kenya: Malaria Halved in Three Years, Says Health CS
The Star, 21 April 2015
REPORTED cases of malaria have dropped by half as more Kenyans embrace preventive measures. Read more »
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Sierra Leone: 'Malaria, Polio Will Be Key After Ebola'
Concord, 21 April 2015
The Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation has said the ministry would take malaria and polio as top priority after defeating Ebola in the country. Read more »
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Africa: Shifting Development Priorities Must not Slow Malaria Fight
RBM, 21 April 2015
In Advance of World Malaria Day, the Roll Back Malaria Partnership Urges Increased Investment for Global Malaria Elimination Read more »
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Africa: Ahead of World Malaria Day, UN Officials Urge Continued Investment in Fight Against the Disease
UN News, 20 April 2015
Although more investment and stronger coordination have helped the international community make significant inroads in the global fight against malaria, continued investment for… Read more »
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Africa: Substandard Drugs, Not Fakes, Undermine Fight Against Malaria
Thomson Reuters Foundation, 20 April 2015
Poor quality drugs, not fake medicines, are the real threat in fight against malaria, causing deaths and increasing the risk of drug resistance, researchers said on Monday. Read more »
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Africa: Panel Call for EU to Address the Urgent Threat of Drug Resistant Malaria
Malaria Consortium, 20 April 2015
"The issue of drug resistant malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion is an urgent one. We need to see every case as an emergency and to act quickly. Our most effective drugs are… Read more »
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Nigeria: How to End Malaria in Nigeria, By Experts
Guardian, 20 April 2015
Malaria parasiteAS part of preparation to mark this year's World Malaria Day and ensure that a lasting onslaught is launched against the disease in Nigeria, stakeholders in the… Read more »
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Rwanda: Winning the Fight Against Malaria
New Times, 20 April 2015
The fight against malaria remains a tough battle on the global arena especially in Sub Saharan Africa. For Rwanda, the fight continues to get tough as the country maintains a… Read more »
