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Statement From Malaria No More on the Signing of the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde U.S. Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - (112KB PDF)
July 30, 2008
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"PEPFAR Sets Aside Funding for Malaria Control Efforts" July 30. 2008 - For the first time, specific funding was dedicated to malaria control efforts in the landmark PEPFAR legislation. With 3,000 children dying every day in Africa from malaria, this new $5 billion over five year investment will truly save lives.
"Deal Seeks to Offer Drug for Malaria at Low Price " The New York Times, July 18. 2008 - The Clinton Foundation brokered an agreement among several drug makers that it hoped would ensure a steady supply of a crucial malaria medicine at reasonable prices for the world’s poor.
"Launch of the Congressional Malaria Caucus" April 24, 2008 - Reps. Donald M. Payne and John Boozman launched the Congressional Malaria Caucus at a standing-room only event on Capitol Hill. The Caucus co-chairs were joined by First Lady Laura Bush, President’s Malaria Initiative Coordinator Admiral Ziemer and Ray Chambers, UN Special Envoy on Malaria and Founder of Malaria No More.
"Prevention: So Many Mosquitoes, Only So Many Nets" The New York Times, April 29, 2008 - Simple as they are, even mosquito nets generate complicated numbers games. Only one answer is easy: more are needed.
"One quick shot may not be enough" (115KB PDF) The Economist, April 2008 – The Economist argues that this is "a breakthrough moment in awareness" of malaria. That the issue is poised to be the next AIDS or Global Warming.
"Gates Foundation tackles a giant that preys on Africa's children" The Seattle Times, February 6, 2008 - With an unprecedented infusion of cash and a businesslike approach, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has kicked the quest for a malaria vaccine into high gear.
"Nets and New Drug Make Inroads Against Malaria" The New York Times, February 1, 2008 - A new report issued by the World Health Organization shows that widespread distribution of mosquito nets and a new medicine sharply reduced malaria deaths in several African countries.
"How to Help" National Geographic, July 2007 – Colorful telling of the scope and scale of malaria problem worldwide.
"The branding of malaria" (54KB PDF) The Economist, December 2006 – The Economist writes about the launch of Malaria NO More at the White House Summit on Malaria and how the issue is attracting business-minded philanthropists including Bill Gates.