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World Malaria Day 2024 - Announcement

World Malaria Day is a pivotal moment in the calendar for the malaria community. It is a chance to come together, to raise awareness of the fight to end malaria and also to shine a light on the challenges we have in eliminating this devastating disease.

Not only does this disease directly endanger health it also perpetuates a cycle of inequity.  The disease disproportionately disadvantages those communities and social groups that are already facing economic, societal and health challenges.

Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative: a highly positive assessment 4 years on

Lomé - February 15, 2024 - Around a hundred business leaders and representatives of governments and organizations from Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Senegal and Uganda gathered at an awards ceremony to celebrate the private sector champions and companies that have contributed to the fight against malaria through the "Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative".

AFCON 2024: Bringing culture and malaria together

What does football have to do with Malaria? A lot as it seems. This is what I found out when I visited the Ivory Coast to shine a light on the fight against the disease during the Africa Cup of Nations.

The tournament, hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, has been a chance to bring together icons from the worlds of sport, entertainment and civil society to raise awareness of the importance of ending malaria.