Malaria Watch Blog
January 31st
Yesterday, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of the Republic of Liberia assumed the chairmanship of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) announced in a press release from ALMA.
January 30th
CNET features the story of Lifelens winning an Imagine Cup grant, showing what is possible with the innovative work on malaria at research institutions around the U.S.:
January 30th
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia, wrote an op-ed about the end of malaria and what that will mean for Africa for the "Huffington Post's Impact Blog.
Malaria Academy
Malaria Facts
Malaria is a disease of the blood that is transmitted from person to person by certain types of mosquitoes. Typically, individuals bitten by these mosquitoes begin experiencing symptoms between 9 and 14 days later. The symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting and other flu-like symptoms. If untreated, the disease can kill, especially in children under 5 and pregnant women.
Prevention
A brief overview of preventative measures for malaria
Treatment
An overview of malaria treatment methods and new developments.
Vaccine Development
An overview of the initiatives and progress towards developing a vaccine against malaria.
History of Malaria
A brief overview of the disease's history.
Program and Funding Organizations in the Fight against Malaria
An overview of the financing and mechanisms being implemented to overcome malaria
The G8, G20, and Millennium Development Goals
An overview of efforts to tackle malaria on a global level
Malaria Griots
Partners in the Fight Against Malaria
The malaria cause has many organizations that are joining together to fight against this disease. The following organizations are some of our many partners around the world.