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RBM E-Newsletter [July 2011]Welcome to the first issue of the RBM E-Newsletter. The E-Newsletter is a monthly publication of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, and replaces the previous RBM E-Update. Top story Rise in malaria research funds leads to largest pipeline ever of new drugs, vaccines, insecticides and diagnostics
Highlights New report shows Zambia making progress against malaria
Antimalaria efforts must expand in a recovering global economyRBM editorial discusses malaria funding and results in the context of the current economic climate.
Partner spotlight Global Fund-supported programs provide 190 million bed nets to protect families from malariaMid-year results from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria show substantial increase in distribution of insecticide-treated nets and use of indoor residual spraying. SMS for Life wins Global Business Coalition award
What we're reading Solving the Sisyphean problem of malaria in Zanzibar - Science magazineExamines the choices and challenges faced by countries once they significantly reduce their malaria burden.
About the E-Newsletter The RBM E-Newsletter is a forum to share malaria news and resources. If you have a submission for the newsletter, please contact us. The E-Newsletter is produced by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, which brings together more than 500 private and public sector partners to mobilize coordinated action against malaria worldwide.
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Upcoming events 27-28 July 2011: 5th CMWG meeting (Geneva, SWITZERLAND) More events on the RBM Calendar ..................................... New online resources Progress and Impact Series - Focus on Zambia Progress and Impact Series - Business Investing in Malaria Control: Economic Returns and a Healthy Workforce for Africa Malaria Research and Development in a Time of Economic Uncertainty - Staying the course? [en anglais seulement] WHO / GMP - Good practices for selecting and procuring rapid diagnostic tests for malaria [en anglais seulement] WHO - Guidelines for monitoring the durability of long-lasting insecticidal mosquito nets under operational conditions [en anglais seulement] ..................................... |
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New report finds that a four-fold increase in funding for malaria research and development has led to unprecedented gains, but warns of impact of even a small funding decrease.
Scaling up of malaria interventions has saved an estimated 33,000 children under five.
New award recognizes creative use of technology for health.