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Malaria elimination finds its rhythm in Sierra Leone
21
October
2020
Malaria elimination finds its rhythm in Sierra Leone
5th October, 2020, Freetown, Sierra Leone Today, 12 talented and committed singers and rappers and champions of the Zero Malaria Starts with Me / Malaria E Don Wan Dae Na Mi Han campaign in Sierra Leone are releasing a song to raise awareness about malaria and to encourage others to join the fight.
Life-saving malaria campaigns on track in the majority of malaria-affected countries despite COVID-19
1
October
2020
Life-saving malaria campaigns on track in the majority of malaria-affected countries despite COVID-19

Geneva, 1 October 2020 – New data confirms that over 90% of life-saving malaria intervention campaigns scheduled for this year are on track across Africa, Asia and the Americas, helping to protect millions from the disease and avoid a severe increase in malaria cases and deaths in the face of significant challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries that in recent years either reached or are on the verge of reaching zero malaria cases also are maintaining their focus on eliminating this preventable and treatable disease.

ALMA statement on the launch of the End Malaria Fund in Mozambique
20
August
2020
ALMA statement on the launch of the End Malaria Fund in Mozambique
On behalf of ALMA and our Chair, H.E. President Uhuru Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya, I want to congratulate the Republic of Mozambique on the launch of a national end malaria fund. This public-private partnership is an important accomplishment. I applaud the commitment of the Ministry of Health and the government, the private sector, and community leaders for championing the fight against malaria. Since 2000, Mozambique has made significant progress against malaria. However, the work is not yet done.
Global athletes unite to keep malaria fight alive during COVID-19
18
August
2020
Global athletes unite to keep malaria fight alive during COVID-19
  • Kenyan world-record-holding marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge
  • South African rugby captain Siya Kolisi
  • South African explorer Saray Khumalo
  • Veteran international footballer Luis Figo
  • Nigerian-American bobsledder and track star Seun Adigun
To keep the malaria fight alive and front of mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new team of global influencers are joining with youth champions behind the Zero Malaria Starts with Me campaign to inspire awareness and action this World Mosquito Day (August 20).
Ecobank Group spearheads new private sector initiative to end malaria
21
July
2020
Ecobank Group spearheads new private sector initiative to end malaria
Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative supports global movement for malaria elimination in Africa Today, Ecobank Group confirms its commitment to support ending malaria, launching the first-of-its-kind Zero Malaria Business Leadership Initiative in partnership with Dakar-based not-for-profit strategic communications and advocacy organization, Speak Up Africa. The new programme is set out to drive private-sector engagement on the fight against malaria in Africa.