Dr Sambo re-iterates appeal for action to intensify malaria prevention and control in the Region

Brazzaville, 23 April 2011 -- WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Luis Sambo, has re-iterated his appeal to governments, parliamentarians and other stakeholders to mobilize the necessary financial and human resources to further accelerate malaria prevention and control efforts in the Region.

In a message to mark World Malaria Day, to be observed across the globe on Monday (25 April), Dr Sambo said: “ I call upon Governments, parliamentarians, Nongovernmental Organizations, the private sector, civil society groups, faith-based organizations and all exposed communities to take stock of our common achievements and mobilize financial and human resources in a decisive push to further accelerate malaria prevention and control for the socioeconomic progress of countries of the African Region.”.

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