ABUJA SUMMIT 2001
- What was said and done

The day included a series of activities and announcements in various countries in Africa. These countries staged their own events tied to the global event with an emphasis on activities that encourage community action to control malaria. The main launch took place in Abuja, Nigeria to coincide with the Heads of State gathering for the AIDS, Tuberculosis and Other Infectious Diseases Summit. The Director General of WHO and the Regional Director of UNICEF addressed a press conference where a recently commissioned study on the progress by African States to reduce taxes and tariffs on insecticide treated bed-nets was made available to the public. In the spirit of mobilizing communities to control malaria, the Director General of WHO , visited Kuje village near Abuja where a malaria control programme is being operated. She had the opportunity to see and hear about progress in tackling malaria since the last Abuja Summit.

In Mozambique, there were national and local broadcasts on radio and television, with a speech delivered by His Excellency President Chissano. In Togo, public demonstrations were given held on the use and retreatment of bed-nets and football matches were held in 35 districts. In Malawi, a big walk was organized with local campaigns in schools and communities. The Minister of Health delivered a speech preceded by entertainment in the form of traditional dances and drama performances. In Cameroon, country roundtables were organized and the discussions broadcast locally and regionally. Malaria clubs were established in schools and students performed songs about the burden of malaria. In Botswana, the RBM plan was be launched by the Minister of Health and sports matches took place between schools from different parts of the country.