Press releases, statements and speeches 2010
2011 Season's Greetings
Statement of Prof. Awa Marie Coll-Seck, 20.12.2010
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Launch of The Focus on Senegal Report
Speech of Prof. Awa Marie Coll-Seck, 4.11.2010
4th report in RBM Progress and Impact series
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Senegal Achieves Significant ResultsIn Malaria Control
Senegal's success brings new hope to malaria control in Western Africa, says new report
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New Report shows investment in malaria prevention paying off: hundreds of thousands of children's lives saved
Model predicts more good news: with increased funding, another 3 million deaths can be prevented
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Global Health Organisations Call for Increased Commitments to Maternal and Child Health at African Union Summit
On the occasion of African Union Summit, global health organisations are calling for increased commitments to improve the health of women and children in Africa in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
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Counting Malaria Out
Statement by Professor Awa Marie Coll-Seck, April 22, 2010
Delivered on the occasion of the Opening of the Photo Exhibition entitled "Malaria, Blood Sweat & Tears"
at United Nations Headquarters in Commemoration of World Malaria Day 2010
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Rural health facilities in Tanzania use mobile and electronic mapping technology to save lives; "SMS for Life" pilot increases availability of malaria treatments threefold at participating health facilities
Press release, 21 April 2010
In a report presented this week to the Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership unveiled the results of the "SMS for Life" pilot in Tanzania.
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On World Malaria Day 2010, Africa charts progress in counting malaria out – but major efforts still needed to reach global targets
Press release, 19 April 2010
The World Malaria Day 2010: Africa Update, is being launched today in New York by UNICEF and the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership.
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Global Fund signs MoU with Roll Back Malaria Partnership
Announcement, 8 April 2010
Global Fund / Roll Back Malariasigns MoU.
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Roll Back Malaria report confirms aid for malaria is working but predictable long-term funding is essential to achieve Millennium Development Goals
Press release, 18 March 2010
A new report from the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) Partnership confirms that current investment in malaria control is saving lives and providing far-reaching benefits for countries. But it warns that without sustained and predictable funding, the significant contribution of malaria control toward the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) could be reversed.
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Abu Dhabi Grants US$ 25 million to Global Malaria Partnership
Press release, 9 February, 2010
The Government of Abu Dhabi announced today a grant of US$25 million, over five years, to support the work of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM). Specifically to scale-up malaria control worldwide and contribute to achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) by 2015.
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Statement by Professor Awa Marie Coll-Seck
Executive Director, Roll Back Malaria Partnership
First Working Session of the African Union
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
1 February, 2010
I am honoured to be here today and have the opportunity to convey the RBM Partnership's deep appreciation for your commitment to halting malaria in Africa and for the leadership that the African Union has shown in keeping this long-standing challenge high on national agendas.
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The Abuja Declaration
Maputo Declaration on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and Other Related Infectious Diseases
RBM Global Strategic Plan 2005-2015
Yaoundé Call to Action on Malaria
The Dakar Appeal