World Malaria Day 2013 - Live http://www.worldmalariaday.org/ World Malaria Day en-gb Copyright (C): World Malaria Day Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:15:46 World Malaria Day 2013 http://www.worldmalariaday.org/images/header/logo_right.gif http://www.worldmalariaday.org/ Prevention: The Better Option in Fighting Malaria in Malawi As we commemorate world malaria day many questions arise: Are we winning the battle against malaria? In a rural village In Malawi, Urunji Child-Care Trust distributed over 600 ITN mosquito nets as a pilot programme. It is evident that malaria cases have dropped by 85% among the children who received the nets. This means more children will be attending school, families will spend less on treatment and channel the money to other things and eventually poverty will be reduced. Tackling malaria... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=868 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 21:15:28 Rapid malaria test to combat growing malaria drug resistance threat To mark World Malaria Day, St George's, University of London and cutting-edge UK nanotech company QuantuMDx Group have announced that they are one year ahead of schedule in their development of an affordable, easy to use smartphone-like device able to analyse the DNA of different malaria strains from a finger-prick of blood in just 15 minutes. This will enable targeted 'personalised' prescription of drug combinations, helping to fight the growing problem of drug resistance. You can find more... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=867 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:16:46 It's basically an environmental health risk of slum-dwellers The effects of suboptimal service delivery are felt in low-income neighbourhoods and slums. Basic services like water supply and sanitation are primarily the responsibility of Urban Local Bodies. However, in many local authorities in developing countries suffer from lack of financial, technical and human resources and are therefore not capable or willing to deliver and maintain basic urban services. Funding plays a fundamental role in implementation of any slum management strategy. Total... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=866 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:04:01 Feature at Inspiration2Women Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, and attended by thousands of women, celebrities and media personalities, Buy-a-Net will bring awareness and information about malaria prevention and World Malaria Day to the... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=865 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:49:22 World Malaria Day 2013: Global action Plan Malaria control deserves particular attention in India at present. This is because increasing availability of new technologies and tools and international attention to malaria, and provide opportunities for formulating more ambitious strategies than has been possible over last few decades. It had been possible in the past to reduce malaria with intensive efforts. Malaria is also a cause of poverty in many areas and its control will drastically reduce the suffering as well as loss of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=864 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:02:31 World Malaria Day - Evarcha Evarcha LLC will be handing out information about Malaria to the Village of New Paltz located in the State of New York outside the Elting Memorial Library on World Malaria Day - April 25th from 8 am - 1... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=863 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:08:51 World Malaria Day in New Paltz, New York Evarcha LLC will be handing out fliers and spreading the word about Malaria to the Village of New Paltz in the state of New York. The event will be taking place outside the Elting Memorial Library across from Chase bank and... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=862 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:56:56 ONE Campaign free screening of HBO movie 'Mary and Martha' The Event date is on Malaria Day, April 25,... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=861 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:29:06 Mary and Martha Film Screening In recognition of World Malaria Day. Please join us for a live screening and discussion of the new HBO film Mary and Martha. The film stars two-time Oscar® winner, Hilary Swank and Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn as two mothers whose lives intersect and are affected in a very different ways in the face of malaria. Peoria resident and native of Kenya, Catherine Agallo will also speak about her experience with malaria and the actions ordinary people can take make a difference and inspire positive... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=860 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:01:56 Mary and Martha Film Screening In recognition of World Malaria Day. Please join us for a live screening and discussion of the new HBO film Mary and Martha. The film stars two-time Oscar® winner, Hilary Swank and Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn as two mothers whose lives intersect and are affected in a very different ways in the face of malaria. Peoria resident and native of Kenya, Catherine Agallo will also speak about her experience with malaria and the actions ordinary people can take make a difference and inspire positive... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=859 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:01:26 Mary and Martha Film Screening In recognition of World Malaria Day. Please join us for a live screening and discussion of the new HBO film Mary and Martha. The film stars two-time Oscar® winner, Hilary Swank and Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn as two mothers whose lives intersect and are affected in a very different ways in the face of malaria. Peoria resident and native of Kenya, Catherine Agallo will also speak about her experience with malaria and the actions ordinary people can take make a difference and inspire positive... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=858 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:01:17 Championing Community Case Management of Malaria in Kenya In Kenya, AMREF is rolling out the WHO recommended Community Case Management of Malaria (CCMM) in two malaria endemic regions – Nyanza and Western through support from Global Fund through a multi sectoral approach led by the Government of Kenya and other stakeholders in the field of malaria. So far, 720 community health workers in these two regions have been trained on CCMM and treatment at community level will start in May 2013. AMREF targets to treat about 90,000 cases by the end of the... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=857 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:17:33 NetsforLife and Coca-Cola commemorate World Malaria Day NetsforLife® and Coca-Cola are teaming up with the National Malaria Control Program and other partners to commemorate World Malaria Day in Accra. Special guest will be the First Lady Lodina Mahama. This year marks the celebration of a successful nation-wide hang-up campaign conducted from 2010-2012 by... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=856 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:46:13 World Malaria Day During our exam preparation we have been studying the world malaria day media texts and decided to raise some... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=855 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:08:07 To Catch a Mosquito the Natural Way To catch a mosquito you must think like a spider. Place your web in front of standing water and wait- she will come. See... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=854 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:10:14 PUBLIC AWARENESS MEETING short speeches by railway doctors on malaria,epidemiology,clinical features,treatment and... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=853 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:46:21 ADDRO Celebrates World Malaria Day ADDRO is going on a float on thursday, 25th April, 2013 to mark World malaria Day. The Float shall include all staff of ADDRO and Some Anglican Youth in Bolgatanga. The float will take us through the principal streets of Bolgatanga and stop at the Main Lorry station where ADDRO staff will deliver malaria messages to the citizenry. The group shall proceed to the Bolgatanga central hospital where 100 bed nets will be hanged in the Maternity ward and the Children's ward. All are invited to join... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=852 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:40:03 10th Annual Mosquito Field Event Malaria situation has gone down in Malindi and we need to focus on malaria elimination. The 10th Annual Mosquito Field Event is a social and community mobilization activity aimed at sensitizing communities about mosquitoes and malaria. The event is marked with community outreaches, stakeholders workshop and the climax of the event which will be on 25th April 2013. Community outreaches involves screening of malaria patients, sensitization of proper use of mosquito treated nets, screening of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=851 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:10:55 Class effort to buy nets! Year 10 have been sharing the wealth: whilst studying a world malaria day article in class we decided to raise some money for the... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=850 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:52:32 Float on world malaria day ADDRO is celebrating world malaria day. the is going to be marked with a float through the streets of Bolgatanga giving malaria messages and finally end at the regional hospital to hang about 100 bed nets in a named... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=849 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:57:21 Malaria awareness programme Poster competition and Quiz competition among school students Health talk and Role play depicting how to prevent malaria spread by MBBS students and... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=848 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:36:42 Advocacy, awareness, responsibility, accountability Mega rally at Sukhna lake for awareness and advocacy for the World Malaria Day. Later Smaller campaigns and rallies will be carried out in disease prone areas along with community to show partnership, responsibility sharing and... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=847 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 08:03:52 Seattle Commemorates World Malaria Day 2013 The event will include a community marketplace, where the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, PATH, Pilgrim Africa, RESULTS, Rotary Malaria Partners, Seattle BioMed, the UW Department of Global Health, the Washington Global Health Alliance, World Vision, Global Washington, Health Alliance International, and the Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network will present their latest work in fighting... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=846 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:36:22 World Malaria Day Concert at Georgia Southern University Many Christian Bands are playing at the Malaria Awareness Concert. CRU is hosting Dr. Kollars, consulting Epidemiologist for AEMRN to speak at theWorld Malaria Day Concert at Georgia Southern University, USA. He will be speaking about the continued affect of malaria on children, especially in... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=845 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:49:27 Sensitization Workshop on World Malaria Day A Sensitization Workshop on Malaria Control & Prevention will be held on World Malaria Day, 25th April, 2013 at Swasthya Bhavan, Salt Lake, Kolkata i.e. Head Quarter of Health & Family Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal. Many experts in the field from Kolkata will participate in the programme. All State Health Official will attend... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=844 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:47:35 UCC celebrates world Malaria Day Department of Entomology and Wildlife, University of Cape Coast will organise a photo and poster exhibition under the local theme - know the mosquito well: Defeat... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=843 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:17:01 The Cost of Fake Malaria Drugs There's a new foe in the fight against malaria: fake drugs. In Uganda and Tanzania, two of the countries worst-plagued by the disease, the fake pills are, quite simply, everywhere. Nearly everyone has a story about fake medications, mostly malaria pills. The concrete evidence is limited at this stage, but most signs point to China being the source of the fake drugs. On World Malaria Day, join Guardian and Washington Post correspondent Kathleen McLaughlin, Cobus Van Staden of The China in... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=842 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:40:22 Dine Out for Malaria We are hosting a fundraising event for Malaria Day, although a bit late as we weren't able to book the venue until then. We will be using all funds towards our Malaria Documentary we are hoping to film by the end of the year. Bring our flyer which can be found posted on our website killmosquito.org to allow us to receive credit for your purchase. Just buy dinner as you normally do, and you will help us out in a huge way. Thank you so... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=840 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:36:01 Dine Out for Malaria We are hosting a fundraising event for Malaria Day, although a bit late as we weren't able to book the venue until then. We will be using all funds towards our Malaria Documentary we are hoping to film by the end of the year. Bring our flyer which can be found posted on our website killmosquito.org to allow us to receive credit for your purchase. Just buy dinner as you normally do, and you will help us out in a huge way. Thank you so... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=839 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:35:33 ONE Campaign: Mary & Martha Film Screening Join us for a free screening of the HBO film 'Mary & Martha' and follow-up discussion of how we as ONE members can take action in the fight against malaria. Please wear your ONE gear! ONE wristbands will be available for new members! Bring a friend! Hilary Swank stars as Mary and Brenda Blethyn stars as Martha, an American interior designer and British housewife who have little in common apart from the one thing they wish they didn't. When malaria strikes, the lives of these very... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=838 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:34:42 Fighting malaria by downloading an app on your smartphone is now possible The Moskies is a novel form of crowd-funding in the context of the fight against malaria, developed by the company DARGIL. Funds raised by the downloads of mobile paid applications support direct and concrete actions against malaria on the field. In return, the participant gets a fun and educative game. The first funded actions will be the buying and distribution of malaria prevention kits as part of the project 'A Roof and Health for All' in Haiti driven by the Non-profit organisation Santé... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=837 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:49:59 150 000 downloads for Haiti Fight Malaria by downloading an App on your smartphone is now possible. Thanks to the start-up DARGIL and the Non-profit organisation 'Santé en Entreprise', 100 downloads of the game THE MOSKIES finance the buying and distribution of malaria prevention kit as part of the project 'A Roof and Health for All' in Haiti. Our goal: 150 000 downloads. The success of the operation depends directly on the number of participants. MAKE IT HAPPEN DOWNLOAD AND SHARE WITH FRIENDS. More information... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=836 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:42:08 World Malaria Day Event On Tuesday, I'm going to give a short talk at a World Malaria Day event organised by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Malaria, in Westminster. When I was 11, my parents decided to move to Malawi for 5 years, with me, my sister and two brothers. Before we left, we each had about 13 injections to protect us against diseases like hepatitis, typhoid and rabies, but at the time, I couldn't understand why there wasn't an injection against malaria. Instead, we had to sleep under bed nets,... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=835 Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:45:53 World Malaria Day Surf Contest Mr. Brights Surf School and Peace Corps Ghana SWAT Team (Standing With Africa to Terminate Malaria) are teaming up to bring you a surf competition to raise awareness about malaria in Africa. While dedicated surfers hit the waves, Peace Corps volunteers will host a variety of events to educate attendees about the prevention and treatment of malaria. Events include a video show, quiz competition with prizes, mosquito piñatas, and bed-net hanging demonstrations. The contest will have a... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=834 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:05:20 National Malaria day Information day, speaker and film. Refreshments, raffle, variety of stalls, cards, crafts, cakes, lavendar, information boards and info books. Money afor dquinnine tablets to be sent to Malawi for... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=833 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:43:39 National Malaria day Information day, speaker and film. Refreshments, raffle, variety of stalls, cards, crafts, cakes, lavendar, information boards and info books. Money afor dquinnine tablets to be sent to Malawi for... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=832 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:43:34 National Malaria day Information day, speaker and film. Refreshments, raffle, variety of stalls, cards, crafts, cakes, lavendar, information boards and info books. Money afor dquinnine tablets to be sent to Malawi for... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=831 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:43:32 National Malaria day Information day, speaker and film. Refreshments, raffle, variety of stalls, cards, crafts, cakes, lavendar, information boards and info books. Money afor dquinnine tablets to be sent to Malawi for... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=830 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:43:30 Free public screening of Martha and Martha- World Malaria Day 2013 'Two lives forever changed. HBO and ONE team up to show Mary and Martha. A truly inspiring tale of two mothers whose lives intersect and are affected in very different ways in the face of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=829 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:41:19 Free public screening of Martha and Martha- World Malaria Day 2013 'Two lives forever changed. HBO and ONE team up to show Mary and Martha. A truly inspiring tale of two mothers whose lives intersect and are affected in very different ways in the face of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=828 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:37:21 World Malaria Day Celebration This event is to Energize commitment to fight malaria, The Objectives of the prevention activities are as follows; To control malaria, through prevention, diagnosis and treatment,To reduce death and disease,To encourage new donors to join a global partnership against malaria,To learn from each other's experiences and support each others efforts to fight malaria.The target audiences are Youths Socially disadvantaged people Most at risks persons Orphans and vulnerable children Uniformed... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=827 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:04:54 World Malaria Day Celebration This event is to Energize commitment to fight malaria, The Objectives of the prevention activities are as follows; To control malaria, through prevention, diagnosis and treatment,To reduce death and disease,To encourage new donors to join a global partnership against malaria,To learn from each other's experiences and support each others efforts to fight malaria.The target audiences are Youths Socially disadvantaged people Most at risks persons Orphans and vulnerable children Uniformed... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=826 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:04:01 World Malaria Day Mary & Martha Screening In honor of World Malaria Day, ONE invites you to an exclusive screening of HBO's Mary & Martha. Two-time Oscar® winner Hilary Swank and Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn star in an epic journey of two mothers, who despite the loss of their own sons, find a way to make a difference one child at a time. Forging a deep friendship, they realize that as mothers they have a responsibility to all the world's children and dedicate themselves to the cause of malaria prevention. Snacks will be... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=825 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:37:26 World Malaria Day Mary & Martha Screening In honor of World Malaria Day, ONE invites you to an exclusive screening of HBO's Mary & Martha. Two-time Oscar® winner Hilary Swank and Oscar® nominee Brenda Blethyn star in an epic journey of two mothers, who despite the loss of their own sons, find a way to make a difference one child at a time. Forging a deep friendship, they realize that as mothers they have a responsibility to all the world's children and dedicate themselves to the cause of malaria prevention. Snacks will be... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=824 Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:07:42 Malaria Vaccine for the World meeting International meeting that will summarize the current status of malaria vaccine research, pre-clinical and clinical development as well as issues of cost-effectiveness, possible impact and regulatory... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=823 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:28:18 Malaria Vaccine for the World meeting Organisation of a Malaria Vaccine for the World meeting at the CHUV, Lausanne from April... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=822 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:25:27 PROJECTLUSH PROJECTLUSH would be donating treated mosquito bed nets, free Malaria and HIV/AIDS test and also free malaria drugs to children under the ages of 5 as a our little way of giving back to the rural communities in the FIGHT AGAINST MALARIA. JOIN PROJECTLUSH to eradicate malaria... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=821 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:08:55 PROJECTLUSH Donating treated mosquito bed nets to pregnant women and children with free MALARIA/HIV AIDS TEST, free malaria drugs for children under the ages of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=820 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:55:08 Help the Rural People Stay Healthy The Youth Federation for Worldd Peace Nigeria is visiting one of the Rural Community in the FCT to distribute educate the Rural Dwellers on how to stay healthy and as well distribute Mosquito Nets to... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=819 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:35 Help the Rural People Stay Healthy The Youth Federation for Worldd Peace Nigeria is visiting one of the Rural Community in the FCT to distribute educate the Rural Dwellers on how to stay healthy and as well distribute Mosquito Nets to... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=818 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:11:15 FREE MALARIA TESTING INITIATIVE A sensitization on malaria n free testing of members of the community with distribution of insecticide treated... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=817 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:29:30 Night4Nets 3x3 Basketball Tournament This year's World Malaria Day will be celebrated with a basketball tournament gear at educating the players, spectators and passer by on the importance of malaria prevention by sleeping under insecticide treated bed nets just as players of the game know the importance of a basketball net when shooting hoop. Invitation is extended to all ballers to represent in a joint fight to #endmalaria Teams can register on the day of the competition or can call 03321-31599 to reserve your place. There... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=816 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:55:00 Assessment of the Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) Strategy for Malaria Control Using Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) Combination in Pregnancy in Giwa and Sabon-Gari Local Governments Areas, Kaduna State, Nigeria Background: Intermittent preventive treatment for prevention of malaria in pregnancy (IPTp) is a key component of malaria control strategy in Nigeria using sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. Despite the evidence of the effectiveness of IPTp strategy using SP in reducing the adverse effects of malaria during pregnancy, the coverage of the progrmme in Nigeria seems to be low over a decade now. We therefore assessed the use of IPTp as strategy for malaria control using SP in Giwa and Sabon Gari Local... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=815 Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:16:06 Take the Sting Out of Malaria South Dallas Business and Proessional Women's Club workshop on Malaria and program to distribute malaria... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=814 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:10:38 Take the Sting Out of Malaria South Dallas Business and Proessional Women's Club workshop on Malaria and program to distribute malaria... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=813 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:10:29 Take the Sting Out of Malaria South Dallas Business and Proessional Women's Club workshop on Malaria and program to distribute malaria... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=812 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:10:28 Take the Sting Out of Malaria South Dallas Business and Proessional Women's Club workshop on Malaria and program to distribute malaria... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=811 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:10:19 New Infection Platform If you are interested in naturally suggestions in Malaria and other chronic Infections then you are welcome... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=810 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 07:59:05 Creative Kids Fight Malaria Art Contest World Malaria Day approaches on the 25th of April; YEDI via Grazrutsoka is looking for creative and inspirational drawings and stories to help educate the kids about malaria. The 'Creative Kids fight Malaria Art Contest' is intended to encourage participants to think about their actions in preventing Malaria. The Contest has two elements: 1. 'Drawing the lines against malaria' – A drawing contest for primary school students. Draw a picture of actions taken to prevent malaria in your home or... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=809 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:23:24 Creative Kids Fight Malaria Art Contest World Malaria Day approaches on the 25th of April; YEDI via Grazrutsoka is looking for creative and inspirational drawings and stories to help educate the kids about malaria. The 'Creative Kids fight Malaria Art Contest' is intended to encourage participants to think about their actions in preventing Malaria. The Contest has two elements: 1. 'Drawing the lines against malaria' – A drawing contest for primary school students. Draw a picture of actions taken to prevent malaria in your home or... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=808 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:02:07 Malaria Documentary Fundraiser AirWolf Malaria Vector Control Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) NPO Registered since 2007. We are trying to raise funding for a Documentary on Malaria, and we need all of the funding we can get. We're doing this fundraiser in honor of World Malaria Day. Please help if you are able!... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=807 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:31:45 NEPAD Efforts in Tackling Malaria in Rivers State Health is one very important priority area at NEPAD. Since March 2012, NEPAD Rivers State has been conducting health intervention campaigns in different parts of the State on HIV/AIDS and Malaria. These campaigns are organized in an effort to [INVALID] awareness on the prevention and treatment of malaria. Please follow the link to view a short video of our activities on... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=806 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:46:43 Secondary School Health Talk Give a health talk to secondary school students on malaria, do a free rapid diagnostic test and give free... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=805 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:53:38 JCI 'Nothing But Net' WMD Durbar For the past three years 'Nothing But Net' has been our signature community service malaria prevention campaign project. Over these periods about 1500 Insecticide Treated mosquito-Nets (ITNs) have been distributed to deprived and vulnerable communities and family. Our effort has been to combat malaria. Together with the global initiative JCI has been an example to the world. Last year the Central Gonja District recorded 46.3% and 63.6% outpatient cases on malaria from its two major health... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=804 Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:39:54 How One Sting Can Determine a Life You know those little flying creatures that sting you and leave red itchy marks on your arms? They are a sucker (literally, they suck your blood). The worst part is when you are out enjoying a barbeque with a group of friends and all of a sudden a big red bump appears on your leg that you just can't stop scratching. All around the world people deal with the consequences of mosquitos. Thankfully in the United States those consequences typically just result in bumps, redness and... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=803 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:23:53 fashion+philanthropy 'world malaria day' fashion show Hi, how are you... My name is Anthony Dimartino, I work with Robin R. Crespo, a NYC Fashion Designer, and, he runs a non-profit called Code: Purple Event which focuses on fighting malaria...as you may already know, Malaria kills a child every 45 seconds and we believe that this is something that can be prevented... Last year we had one of the largest fashion shows in NYC onboard the USS Intrepid to the tune of over 1,200 people...This year we would like to invite you to attend Robin's debut... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=802 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:23:34 towards a malaria-free school i would like to go to my alma mater, Holyghost Academy, Amaokpala and celebrate the world malaria day with them. I would also give all the students a free malaria test courtesy of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=801 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:30:30 World Malaria Day Celebration The introduction and the purpose of malaria day celebration will be published in all the news papers in Kuwait to inform the general public about the severity of the disease and ask for donation to reach the target of 2015 set by WHO. In recognition of World Malaria Day, the Infectious Diseases Hospital is holding a lecture to health providers on what is being done to rid the world of this... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=800 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:38:56 Can malaria be eradicated? Free talk and tours Can malaria be eradicated? Free talk and tours Malaria has plagued humans from before the time of the pharaohs. Join us to learn more about current efforts to rid the world of this ancient foe. In recognition of World Malaria Day, the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research is holding a free public lecture and tour on what is being done to rid the world of this disease, with malaria experts speaking about their latest discoveries. When: Tuesday 30 April 2013 Where: Walter and... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=799 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 02:50:12 APMEN V Annual Meeting: Advancing the Agenda for Malaria Elimination in the Asia Pacific The Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) met for its fifth annual meeting in Bali, Indonesia from March 4 to 7, 2013. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, the APMEN V meeting highlighted several key thematic areas, including advancing the global elimination agenda for Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax, discussing the vital role of robust surveillance systems and interventions, examining new and innovative financing mechanisms for elimination,... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=798 Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:34:17 Mosquitonets for Pota on the island Flores / Indonesia We need grants for our project in Pota on the islands Flores in Indonesia. Flores is one of the lesser sunda islands, Malaria is still a big problem in this area. Our Foundation is giving awareness about Malaria and also distribute mosquitonets. Every householding gets one, if available ( depending of the grants ). The malariamosquito doesn't know the diffence between people ..that's the difference with the WHO program ( only mother & child... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=797 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:08:29 Invest in the Future: Defeat Malaria

On April 25, people across the globe will take part in a wide range of activities to mark World Malaria Day 2013. These activities will no doubt look back at the remarkable progress that the global development community has made in combatting malaria and indeed other infectious diseases over the years. However, one of the key lessons other infectious disease control has shown is that when there is an opportunity to control the spread of disease, it must be taken. Therefore now is the... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=796 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:47:09 seminar on malaria seminar on malaria to students prof prem raj... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=795 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:23:01 The Swiss Malaria Group photo contest Malaria affects the lives of millions across the world. The Swiss Malaria Group* online photo contest seeks to highlight the realities of those living at risk of malaria and the work of those dedicated to changing that reality. The contest is open to all. Send in your photos and captions that tell a story about malaria between 15 February and 24 March via the online... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=794 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:16:11 mosi nets wanted Iam going back to Gambia at easter and would like to take a few mosquito nets to give to deserving people whom i have met . I could pay for them if they are cheap enough . Thomas Cook has given me an extra 10 kg charity allowance .Many Thanks... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=793 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:12:10 mosi nets wanted Iam going back to Gambia at easter and would like to take a few mosquito nets to give to deserving people whom i have met . I could pay for them if they are cheap enough . Thomas Cook has given me an extra 10 kg charity allowance .Many Thanks... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=792 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:12:09 mosi nets wanted Iam going back to Gambia at easter and would like to take a few mosquito nets to give to deserving people whom i have met . I could pay for them if they are cheap enough . Thomas Cook has given me an extra 10 kg charity allowance .Many Thanks... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=791 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:11:57 World Malaria Sunday We join with others all over the world in celebrating the positive progress related to malaria, and standing in solidarity with those that suffer. We pray for all who suffer, and have set a goal for every member in the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to contribute at least $10 to support our sister churches in Africa in combating this... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=790 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:41:34 Mosquitos on the Rampage! By Dr Angela Priestman This informative lecture, on World Malaria Day, takes a microscopic look at what is arguably the most dangerous creature on Earth, exposing the myths and the latest advancements in scientific study To secure your place at this free lecture please email: public{at}staffs.ac.uk or tel: 01782 295680 Car parking is available on the Leek Road Campus, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF - To find out more about our Science Centre and events, please visit:... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=789 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:42:17 Mosquitos on the Rampage! By Dr Angela Priestman This informative lecture, on World Malaria Day, takes a microscopic look at what is arguably the most dangerous creature on Earth, exposing the myths and the latest advancements in scientific study. Thursday 25 April 2013, 2pm To secure your place at the lecture please email:... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=788 Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:26:27 Central Level Advocacy Meeting on Malaria Control under the theme: 'Malaria Funding in Cameroon' The meeting started at 10h30 immediately after the arrival of the Minister of Public Health Mr. André MAMA FOUDA, who chaired the meeting in person. This high-level advocacy event was organized by the Malaria Consortium-Cameroon Coalition Against Malaria (MC-CCAM) in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and partners actively involved in malaria control within the context of the Global Fund Round 9-Malaria Project (Year 1-Quarter 8). The meeting was heavily attended... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=787 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:05:52 Job Advert: Project Coordinator (ARCHIVE Global & MC-CCAM) ARCHIVE Global in partnership with MC-CCAM are seeking a Cameroon-based candidate to serve as Project Coordinator of a project to improve health outcomes by improving living conditions in a community driven and site specific approach to housing project in Yaounde. The successful candidate shall provide administrative, logistical, financial and programmatic support for the project. Responsibilities include: overseeing implementation and research design for malaria transmission pattern; handling... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=786 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:22:07 COMBAT MALARIA CAMPAIGN Combat Malaria Campaign is a concerted effort to kick Malaria out of Katcha, a malaria endemic rural community in Katcha LGA,Niger State in Nigeria where I am currently serving as the ONLY medical Doctor. Our main focus is pregnant women,nursing mothers and under-5 children. Our strategy includes Free distribution of Insecticide Treated nets and public seminars on appropriate use, Rapid Diagnosting Testing,Appropriate treatment of diagnosed cases and Prophylaxis for Pregnant women. We also... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=785 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:02:59 COMBAT MALARIA CAMPAIGN Combat Malaria Campaign is a concerted effort to kick Malaria out of Katcha, a malaria endemic rural community in Katcha LGA,Niger State in Nigeria where I am currently serving as the ONLY medical Doctor. Our main focus is pregnant women,nursing mothers and under-5 children. Our strategy includes Free distribution of Insecticide Treated nets and public seminars on appropriate use, Rapid Diagnosting Testing,Appropriate treatment of diagnosed cases and Prophylaxis for Pregnant women. We also... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=784 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:23 Malaria Prevention through ITN Nets Urunji Child-Care Trust will be distributing insecticide treated mosquito nets to communities in Nanjiri and Nayere in Lilongwe. This is an ongoing programme that will target 3600... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=783 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:00:22 MDF CLERK I am a training journalist at the same time a clerk at Gamtel but that doesn't stop me from involving in other activities. I joined various association among which is malaria campaign program, that is to eradicate malaria globally. Therefore, i play multiple roles just to save humanity in various aspects of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=782 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:25:54 MDF CLERK I am training journalist at the same time a clerk at Gamtel but that doesn't stop me from involving in other activities. I joined various association among which is malaria campaign program, that is to eradicate malaria globally. Therefore, i play multiple roles just to save humanity in various aspects of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=781 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:06:17 one day seminar on malaria one day seminar on malaria to school children at National Institute of Technology Calicut on april 25,... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=780 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:02:36 Cameroon Winning Battle to Reduce Malaria YAOUNDE, Cameroon [INVALID] It's a Monday morning at the Yaounde central hospital, and one of the busiest days of the week for the doctors and nurses who work here. Hundreds of sick people wait for their turn in one of the consultation rooms. For many, their fate is known in advance. One in four will be diagnosed with malaria. Malaria is a leading cause of hospital visits – and death - in the country. Victims are mostly children and pregnant women. Everyone in Cameroon is considered at... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=779 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:25:32 MC-CCAM 'Kinja' Event Hall Opens its Doors MC-CCAM now has an EVENT HALL you can use for your: Conferences, Workshops, Seminars, Launching Ceremonies, Social Gatherings, Meetings...etc. EXTRAS: Wifi 24/24, Sound system & microphone, Video projector & screen, Housekeeping, Refreshments (on request) & Security CONTACT US: Malaria Consortium-Cameroon Coalition Against Malaria Tel: +(237) 22.20.83.22 P.O. Box 4256, Bastos, Yaounde (Opposite «Eglise Orthodoxe», Bastos) Email:... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=778 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:38:30 World Malaria Day 2012 at MC-CCAM 25 April 2012 marked the World Malaria Day (WMD) in Cameroon, celebrated under the theme: 'Sustain Gains, Save Lives and Invest in Malaria'. MC-CCAM participated actively in the weeklong activities planned for this day by the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) and partners. The activities were organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Public Health. As its own contribution towards the 2012 WMD, MC-CCAM planned and implemented 2 key activities. All of these took place at the... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=777 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:54:08 MC-CCAM WELLNESS CENTRE: Early testing & treatment save lives & prevent unexpected deaths Many are dying of CEREBROVASCULAR Accidents (CVA) or stroke...Do you know you can free yourself from such an unfortunate situation? Visit our Wellness Centre & check for: Rapid Diagnostics Tests for Malaria (if fever) Blood Pressure Measurement Diabetes tests + Medical Advice + Awareness Raising CONTACT US: Malaria Consortium-Cameroon Coalition Against Malaria Tel: +(237) 22.20.83.22 P.O. Box 4256, Bastos, Yaounde (Opposite «Eglise Orthodoxe», Bastos) Email:... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=776 Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:18:31 Africa Conference on Infectious Diseases and Emergency Response (ACIDER 2013) Dear Colleagues, ACIDER-TM 2012 ended successfully in April, 2012 in Owerri, Imo State. Planning for the next edition of the annual African Conference on Infectious Diseases and Emergency Response has started. On behalf of GWB Investment Company and its healthcare department, it is our honour to invite you all to the Africa Conference on Infectious Diseases and Emergency Response (ACIDER 2013). ACIDER 2013 will take place at Garden City, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, , Nigeria 4th-7th... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=775 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:47:27 CARN Annual Review & Planning Meeting to hold in Cameroon (10-12 July 2012) The CARN Annual Review & Planning Meeting of the RBM Partnership will hold from 10-12 July 2012 at the Yaounde Mont Fébé Hotel in Cameroon. CARN is the Central African Regional Network for the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership. The CARN Meeting usually brings together all member countries of its network with the aim of reviewing the achievements made by their National Malaria Control Programmes for the previous year and identifying challenges so as to inform the operational planning of... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=774 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:49:08 CARN Annual Review & Planning Meeting to hold in Cameroon The annual rendezvous of the CARN Review & Planning Meeting will hold from 10-12 July 2012 at the Yaounde Mont Fébé Hotel in Cameroon. CARN is the Central African Regional Network for the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership. The CARN Meeting usually brings together all member countries of its network with the aim of reviewing the achievements made by their National Malaria Control Programmes for the previous year and identifying challenges so as to inform the operational planning of the... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=773 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:41:14 New malaria drug released Synriam, a new drug against Plasmodium falciparum in adults was released on the occasion of World Malaria Day by Ranbaxy Laboratories of India. The company said it was working to make the drug available in Africa, Asia and South America, where malaria is... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=772 Tue, 22 May 2012 14:33:23 Malaria Quiz Commpetition On World Malaria Day 2012, Indonesia Malaria Care Foundation (IMCF) also held a Malaria Quiz Contest for malaria village cadres who came from three counties: Ende, Nagekeo and Sikka. The contest was intended to improve understanding of the villagers about the risk of malaria and its prevention. This competition is present in 12 village representatives. Hilde, one participant said that she was very happy to follow this contest because he can improve his knowledge of malaria. 'I hope this... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=771 Fri, 18 May 2012 15:21:26 Fight Malaria to Increase Productivity Indonesia Malaria Care Foundation (IMCF) commemorated World Malaria Day 2012 on April 25 2012, in Flores - NTT - Indonesia. The even had the theme: Fight Malaria to Increase Productivity. The campaign activities took several forms: Mosquito Catch Competition, Malaria Quiz Competition, Drawing and Coloring Competition for Kids, Long March (Net Campaign), and Sleep Out to End Malaria. The 'Long March' activity took place at the field of Ende Town. Entertainment was provided by the Bali... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=770 Fri, 18 May 2012 14:14:39 Malaria Elimination country briefings published by the UCSF Global Health Group The Global Health Group at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) published 11 country briefings for the Asia Pacific which, for the first time, provide a comprehensive yet succinct overview of the history and current malaria situations in these countries. The UCSF Global Health Group, in partnership with the Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network (APMEN) and the national malaria programs of each country, have published the country briefings following the fourth annual APMEN... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=769 Wed, 16 May 2012 00:44:24 RESEARCHING LLIN USAGE ON WORLD MALARIA DAY On World Malaria Day 2012, Integrity is pleased to announce that Director Andrew Cleary has been in South Sudan's Central Equatoria state managing a baseline survey for a long lasting insecticide net (LLIN) continuous distribution pilot. Andrew is managing this survey of 600 households in Lainya County, which lies between Juba and Yei cities, for Integrity's partner the Malaria Consortium. The Integrity team has also worked with the support of South Sudan's Ministry of Health and the National... http://www.worldmalariaday.org/live_detail.cfm?id=768 Sun, 06 May 2012 21:39:45