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Africa Malaria Day 2001

The First Africa Malaria Day

Marking Africa Malaria Day - Events Organised across Africa
Africa Malaria Day - 25 April 2001
African leaders have declared April 25 2001 Africa Malaria Day. Throughout the continent, countries are planning major events to raise awareness of malaria prevention and treatment.
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Facts and Figures from some African Countries
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
Malaria-related facts and figures from some African countries.
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Background on Malaria
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
Background information about malaria, the cause of the disease, treatments and technological innovations.
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New Medicine Could Prevent 100,000 Child Deaths
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
New medicine pioneered by WHO could soon prevent 100,000 child deaths a year in Africa
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The Roll Back Malaria Movement but Bednets Can Save Lives
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
A partnership working together to reach the target of halving the world's malaria burden by 2010.
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Malaria-global Crisis in the Words of World Leader
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
Quotes from world leaders regarding the global crisis of malaria.
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Malaria - A Crisis With Solutions
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
The reality of malaria, its hidden costs and challenges. Malaria - preventable, treatable and curable.
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Malaria and Pregnancy - The Hidden Risk Factor
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
Pregnant women are one of the groups most at risk from malaria. However, simple, cost-effective solutions to the problem exist. One is a therapy called preventive intermittent treatment (PIT).
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Malaria Major Killer in Africa
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
Africa's progress in tackling malaria mapped in this new report commissioned by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership
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Action and Progress in the Fight against Malaria
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
Supported by Roll Back Malaria, most malaria-endemic countries are now in the process of implementing malaria control programmes.
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What Was Said and Done
Africa Malaria Day 2001 Press Kit
RBM
In commemoration of the first Africa Malaria Day, most African countries organized events to raise awareness about the prevention and treatment of malaria. The theme for AMD focused on the promotion of the use of Insecticide Treated Materials.

Country activities for Africa Malaria Day
Africa Malaria Day - 25 April 2001
Activities are taking place across the African continent to commemorate Africa Malaria Day
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Africa Malaria Day Photo Gallery
WHO Mediacentre
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WHO
Africa Malaria Day, April 25, 2001: Picture Gallery

'Malaria, not AIDS', says Obasanjo
Quotes from the Nigerian President's speech
Quotes from the Nigerian President's speech at the Abuja Summit highlight that malaria is both preventable, treatable and curable.
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Africa Malaria Day Photos
25 April 2001
RBM
Photos from the events organised for Africa Malaria Day 25 April 2001

Africa Malaria Day Press Conference
Dr Brundtland's speech
WHO
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland's speech at the Africa Malaria Day Press Conference: Abuja 25 April 2001
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Africa Malaria Day Reception
Dr. Brundtland's speech
WHO
Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland's speech at the Africa Malaria Day Reception: Abuja 25 April 2001
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AFRICA MALARIA DAY

African Summit 2000

Africa Malaria Day 2001
The first Africa Malaria Day

Africa Malaria Day 2002
"Mobilizing Communities to Roll Back Malaria"

Africa Malaria Day 2003
"Roll Back Malaria, Protect Women and Children"

Africa Malaria Day 2004
"A Malaria-Free Future: Children for Children to Roll Back Malaria"

Africa Malaria Day 2005
"Unite Against Malaria: Together We Can Beat Malaria"

Africa Malaria Day 2006
"Get your ACT Together. Universal Access to Effective Malaria Treatment is a Human Right!"

Africa Malaria Day 2007
"Free Africa from Malaria NOW! Leadership and Partnership for Results"