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Malaria is no longer leading cause of death among children in sub-Saharan Africa

21 August 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Today, all forty-seven WHO…
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A performance by pupils during WMD

The Commemoration of World Malaria Day 2016 in Zambia

Lusaka, 30 May 2016 - The commemoration of the World Malaria Day (WMD…
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Uganda commemorates 10th World Malaria Day 2016

Lira, 27th April 2016 - Uganda commemorated the 10th World Malaria…
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Child in front of insecticide treated bed net EPA/K. Ludbroo

WHO/UNICEF report: Malaria MDG target achieved amid sharp drop in cases and mortality, but 3 billion people remain at risk

17 September 2015 - Malaria death rates have plunged by 60% since…
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Child sleeping under a mosquito net

World Malaria Day 2015

Banjul, The Gambia, 1st September 2015 - Every year World Malaria Day…
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Boy sits under insecticide-treated bed net in Wonchit kebele, Dera Woreda, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Small Bite, Big Threat

Ethiopia Intensifies Action against Vector-Borne Diseases. ore than…
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Aliko Dangote, GCON chats with WHO Nigeria Country Rep. Dr. Rui Gama Vaz

Nigeria Marks World Malaria Day 2013

...endorses Malaria Programme Review Declaration The Federal…
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WHO calls for “final push” towards accelerated malaria control and eventual elimination in Africa

WHO calls for “final push” towards accelerated malaria control and eventual elimination in Africa

Brazzaville, 25 April 2012 -- African countries and communities…
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Expert Consultation makes recommendations on strategies for malaria vector control in the African Region

Brazzaville, 31 October  2011 -- An expert consultation on malaria…
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Brazzaville to host Technical Consultation on Malaria Vector Co

Brazzaville, 25 October 2011 -- Malaria vector control in the WHO…
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