World Malaria Day 2010 Events
Learn what is being done around the world to count malaria out
Launch of Progress Update for Africa
April 19, 2010
New York, NY
A report jointly released by the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership and UNICEF notes that while current investments in malaria control in Africa are saving lives, funding needs to be sustained and predictable if countries on the continent are to achieve global targets for reducing deaths caused by malaria. Visit the RBM web site to read more about this report, the second in the Partnership's "Progress and Impact" series.
Partners: Roll Back Malaria and UNICEF.
April 19, 2010
New York, NY
United Against Malaria: Kick Out Malaria
April 20, 2010
Washington, DC: Madison Hall, James Madison Memorial Building, Library of Congress 101 Independence Avenue SE
This event is meant to celebrate the remarkable progress that has been made in the fight against malaria and to honor leaders in this fight, including the Congressional Malaria Caucus and the Senate Working Group on Malaria.
Partners: Comic Relief, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Malaria No More, ONE, PSI, PATH, Roll Back Malaria, UN Foundation.
Washington Nationals Baseball Game
April 24, 2010
Washington, DC: Nationals Park
On Saturday, April 24, World Malaria Day is being acknowledged at the Washington Nationals stadium during an afternoon home game against the LA Dodgers. Malaria messages and materials will be provided by MVI and other organizations devoted to the fight against malaria.
Seattle Commemorates World Malaria Day
April 26, 2010
Seattle, Washington: PATH offices, 2201 Westlake Avenue
This event focuses on the remarkable progress in malaria control being made in Africa, the development of new technologies, and the challenges that lay ahead. Topics for discussion include universal prevention coverage in Africa, vaccine development updates, drug resistance and how to combat it, and malaria funding.
Partners:PATH and Washington Global Health Alliance
Universal Coverage, Health MDGs and Vaccines: Moving Towards Malaria Eradication
April 27, 2010
Brussels, Belgium: European Parliament
This event is meant to highlight efforts to fight malaria and the changing focus of the malaria community toward the long-term goal of eradication. Topics include the latest in the development of and road to introduction of malaria vaccines, an overview of Red Cross Red Crescent programs to fight the disease, and innovative financing for malaria interventions. Learn more about this event.
Partners: MVI, Red Cross European Union Office, International Federation of the Red Cross, UNICEF, ACP Secretariat, and Global Fund to Fight AIDS, and TB and Malaria.
Please visit the World Malaria Day 2010 web site to learn about other World Malaria Day events.
