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On World Malaria Day, we reflect on the progress and challenges in combating this global threat. CCIH Advocacy Manager Bob Noziglia's recent blog stresses the urgency of action, highlighting the disease's disproportionate impact on sub-Saharan Africa and the critical role of faith communities in prevention efforts. He presents a choice: to maintain the status quo or redouble efforts for a malaria-free world. Read Bob's blog for a look into the ongoing fight against malaria: https://ow.ly/cLeG50RoqxQ #WorldMalariaDay #MalariaPrevention #EndMalaria

This year's World Malaria Day, commemorated on April 25th, rallies around a central theme: “We are Ready to Beat Malaria.” The FINN Global Health Impact group, its clients and partners are committed to eradicating #malaria, a medical and socio-economic challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Senior Partner Christopher Nial digs into the group's strategic approach, which includes innovation in medical solutions (especially the new #vaccines), advocacy for policy change, and fostering global partnerships, aiming to mobilize resources, educate, and engage communities in the fight against malaria to eliminate it as a public health threat forever. #GlobalHealth #Impact #Malaria

How is The Global Fund partnership advancing malaria prevention for mothers and children in Cameroon? By collaborating with partners like Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, the Global Fund is helping scale lifesaving innovations— including new mosquito nets and the groundbreaking RTS,S #malaria vaccine— to safeguard pregnant women and young children from the deadly epidemic. Learn about the impact of these initiatives and the critical role of global collaboration in combating malaria: https://lnkd.in/duTjH-FY 📸 Vincent Becker/Bisong Cletus Tambe

*Today is World Malaria Day*    Nearly half of the world's population is at risk of malaria.   The most common symptoms include   🦟 Fever,  🦟 Chills,  🦟 Weakness,  🦟 Other flu-like symptoms.    Seek advice from a healthcare professional, if you are living in a malaria-affected area like Uganda 🇺🇬 and experience these symptoms.    The theme for World Malaria Day 2024 is *Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world*.     Thus, together, let us commit to accelerating the fight against malaria, forging partnerships, and implementing evidence-based strategies to achieve a more equitable world where no one is left behind in our quest to end malaria for good.    Happy world malaria day to you all  *Stay safe*

25-04-2024 Today is World Malaria Awareness day 2024.World Malaria Day - 25 April 2024 “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world” World Malaria Day, observed on April 25 annually aims to raise awareness on the global efforts to control and ultimately eradicate malaria. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007 and the World Malaria Day was first held in 2008.

SADC Malaria Day, 6 November SADC Malaria Day, observed on 6 November, holds significant importance as it highlights the region’s commitment to fight malaria. The Southern African Development Community, or SADC, observes this day to increase awareness of the disease, which continues to be a significant health concern in the area, especially in rural and underdeveloped areas. By observing a day dedicated to malaria, SADC highlights the value of early detection, prevention, and efficient treatment methods in an effort to lower the rate of the illness and eventually eliminate it. The World Health Organization supports the “Zero Malaria Starts with Me” campaign in partnership with the African Union Commission, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, and other partner organizations. This community-based initiative aims to enable communities to take charge of malaria prevention and care, mobilise more resources, and maintain malaria at the forefront of political discourse. 

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 ✨ Innovision is working with the Malaria Consortium to conduct a comprehensive Private Sector Market Analysis in Nigeria to assess the awareness, access, and usage of Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs) and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs). Our work will evaluate the current demand, distribution cycles, and regulatory impacts, building on our ongoing partnership to strengthen malaria control in Nigeria. Since 2011, Innovision and Malaria Consortium have supported the FCDO-funded SuNMaP initiative, empowering Nigeria's National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) with evidence-based tools to protect the nation’s most vulnerable from malaria. #MalariaControl #NigeriaHealth #ACTandRDT #PublicHealthAfrica #BeyondPossibilities

📢 Quarterly Meeting of the Media Taskforce against Malaria in Cameroon 🦟 This June 6, 2024, in Yaounde, media professionals met to discuss media coverage efforts and communication support in the fight against malaria in Cameroon. The meeting was chaired by the Head of Communication of Ministère de la Santé Publique du Cameroun and organized by the National Malaria Control Program and Impact Santé Afrique, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communication and AJC Pro Santé. 📑 On the agenda: a review of the actions and progress made by the Media Taskforce, with a focus on the essential role of the media in a multi-sectoral approach of the fight against malaria. ✨ Key figure shared: Since the launch, members of the group have published around 3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ articles on malaria. Media, on the front lines to #StopMalaria, play an important role in informing, raising awareness, and mobilizing 🇨🇲.

WHO: “Let’s accelerate the fight against malaria for a more equitable world”   Did you know that worldwide there are still ~250 million malaria cases each year? And did you know hundreds of thousands of people still die of malaria each year, of which approximately 4 out of 5 are children under the age of 5? While not so visible in the Western world anymore, malaria remains an enormous burden, especially in the African region. Let’s all be aware today, on World Malaria Day, on the major impact that malaria still has!   TropIQ’s mission is to accelerate the elimination of tropical infectious diseases, including malaria. We hope that our research will contribute to the elimination of malaria one day! Want to know more about the worldwide impact of malaria? https://lnkd.in/d_nUi7c   Want to know more about TropIQ’s mission, visit our website and feel free to reach out! https://tropiq.nl/

World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25, serves as a global tribute to the collective endeavors to combat malaria. As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) : - In 2022, there were 608,000 reported malaria-related fatalities - The year 2022 also witnessed 249 million new malaria cases. - A staggering 94% of all malaria incidents occurred within the WHO African Region. On this World Malaria Day, let us unite under the theme of "Accelerating the battle against malaria for a fairer world" by advocating for the provision of healthcare services closer to communities, thereby enhancing access through primary healthcare initiatives. RBM Partnership to End Malaria #WorldMalariaDay #WorldMalariaDay2024