The African Union Commission convened global and regional health leaders, National Heads of States, and Governments in Addis Ababa on the 9th February 2019 for the African Leadership Meeting (ALM) – Investing in Health. A crucial outcome of the meeting was the AU Assembly Decision Assembly/AU/20(XXXII): “Addis Ababa Commitment
A team of researchers based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, studied the new R21 malaria vaccine in 450 children—the key population is the most urgently needed vaccine. They found it to be safe and have unprecedented efficacy in those aged 5-17 months. In this controlled trial, 105 of the 147
In a strong show of support for the fight against malaria, ViacomCBS Networks Africa (VCNA) – through its brand channels MTV, MTV Base, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central – has come on board to support the #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe campaign! This new partnership aims to raise awareness, drive education and engage young
Children are our next leaders, doctors, scientists, teachers, and entrepreneurs. We won’t let malaria steal their futures! Together, we can #endmalaria #DayoftheAfricanChild #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe Nothing But Nets UN Foundation
Q&A Interview by: H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohamed – Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, African Union Commission 25 May 2021, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 1. What is the significance of Africa Day in the journey to ending AIDS, TB, and malaria in Africa by 2030? The annual commemoration
