On July 8 in Dakar, the African Union Commission, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, in partnership with Speak Up Africa and the National Malaria Control Program of Senegal, will co-host a high-level ceremony to mark the 5th anniversary of Zero Malaria Starts with Me.
By holding the event in Senegal, the organizations will honor the roots of the campaign, launched in 2014, while also celebrating Senegal's extensive network of partners who have made significant contributions to this pan-African movement. The ceremony will also highlight the important role of the youth in the fight against malaria.
Objectives of the 5th Anniversary High-level Ceremony are to:
- Amplify the successes and lessons learned of the Zero Malaria Starts with Me movement on the continent;
- Renew commitments among stakeholders towards malaria prevention, control, and elimination;
- Increase awareness of malaria prevention, control, and elimination among populations, including but not limited to youth councils and organisations;
- Engage youth champions and youth organisations by simulating the AU Youth Malaria Conversation Guide;
- Facilitate discussions on challenges, solutions, and the way forward for malaria prevention, control, and elimination.
Expected outcomes of the 5th Anniversary High-level Ceremony:
- Successful simulation of the AU Youth Malaria Conversation Guide among fifty (50) youth;
- AU Youth Declaration on Malaria Elimination.
