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Saving lives by investing in malaria control
By Kent Campbell, PATH Malaria Control Program Director
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In this issue of the MACEPA newsletter, several articles address the importance of predictable, sustained funding for malaria control. PATH Malaria Control Program Director Kent Campbell explains why this is a timely issue and how funding for malaria control work provides an excellent return on investment.
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A cross-border initiative to eliminate malaria
The Trans-Zambezi Malaria Initiative is working to eliminate malaria in the regions bordering along the Zambezi River shared by Angola, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Zambia.
By Bertha Simwaka, Senior M&E Officer, MACEPA
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The threat of artemisinin resistance to Africa: Are we prepared?
Using timely and accurate data to slow the spread of artemisinin resistance.
By Ambrose Talisuna, Regional Scientific Director, East Africa, WWARN
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Improving access to subsidized antimalarials in Kenya
In Kenya, subsidized antimalarials improve access to effective and affordable malaria treatment through the private sector.
By Elizabeth Juma, Programme Manager, National Malaria Control Programme, Kenya
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Against all odds, a good year for funding for the US President's Malaria Initiative
Despite an economic slowdown and a pared down foreign affairs budget, US funding for malaria control increases again.
By Aaron Emmel, Government Affairs Officer, PATH
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Closing the bednet gap with innovative financing
A new financing mechanism is helping bednets reach malaria-endemic countries faster than ever.
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Interview: Involving civic leaders in the fight against malaria
An interview with civic leader training participant Enock Kapalu, District Commissioner, Northwestern Zambia.
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Rotary Club of Mufulira fighting malaria at the district level
The Rotary Club of Mufulira has been supporting the Roll Back Malaria Partnership and the government of Zambia toward achieving the Millennium Developments Goals.
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Developing a rapid reporting system in Zambia
Strengthened malaria surveillance system allows for timely and accurate reporting of malaria cases.
By John Miller, M&E Systems Specialist, PATH
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New reports on business investing in malaria control and progress in Zambia
Progress and Impact Series reports demonstrate success and rapid return on investment for businesses implementing malaria control programs.
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August 2011
A newsletter for shared learning
Fighting Malaria Together is a platform for sharing the latest news, research, tools, and events dedicated to controlling malaria.
August 22 - 26
Spatial data presentation and analysis
Lusaka, Zambia
October 10 - 14
AMP Scaling up and sustaining LLIN coverage and utilization workshop
Nairobi, Kenya
November 7 - 13
SADC Malaria Week
November 14 - 16
RBM Board Meeting
RBM Progress & Impact Series:
Business Investing in Malaria Control: Economic Returns and a Healthy Workforce for Africa
Country Report: Focus on Zambia
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Photo(s) (from top): Maggie Hallahan, Kenya National Malaria Control Programme, PATH
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About this newsletter
Fighting Malaria Together
is a platform for sharing the latest news, research, tools, and events dedicated to controlling malaria, and includes a range of voices from experts working at the global, national, and local levels. It is produced with the support of an external advisory board: Nathan Bakyaita, WHO/AFRO; Elizabeth Juma, Kenya National Malaria Control Program; Rory Nedft, UNICEF; Claude-Emile Rwagacondo, RBM West Africa Subregional Network; Dr. Ambrose Talisuna, Regional Scientific Director, East Africa, WWARN. Suggestions for articles are encouraged. Please email macepa@path.org.
For a complete list of shared learning partners, click here.
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