|
|
 |
|
News/Event Item
World Malaria Day 2008: Toward Eradication - Malaria's Next Frontiers
April 10, 2008
April 23, 2008
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
Luncheon
Congressional Briefing
The resurgence of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa in recent decades has resulted in more than 1 million deaths each year -  with young children comprising most of the victims. The 300-500 million infections that occur each year affect people of all ages and have serious economic impact in poor communities. In honor of the first World Malaria Day (formerly "Africa Malaria Day"), the Global Health Council, Johns Hopkins University Voices Project and PATH addressed the next frontiers in malaria prevention, control and treatment. The expert panelists discussed both innovations and challenges in some of the field's most pivotal areas, including research and development, strengthening health systems, and tackling high-burden countries.
View Policy Brief, Malaria Eradication: Is it Possible? (PDF, 285K)
Featured Speakers Include:- Maurice Middleberg, Vice President for Public Policy, Global Health Council
- Dr. Christopher Plowe, Professor and Chief, Malaria Section, Doris Duke Distinguished Clinical Scientist, Center for Vaccine Development, University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Dr. Antoinette Tshefu, Kinshasa School of Public Health, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Admiral Timothy Ziemer, President's Malaria Coordinator
Moderator:, Director, Fogarty International Center, NIHView speaker presentations (accessible by members only)
category: Global Health Council News : Advocacy Events
contributed by Liza Nanni on 10 April 2008
North America :
|
|
