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African Leaders Malaria Alliance Launched
 The African Leaders Malaria Alliance launched on September 23rd at the United Nations General Assembly. ALMA is an inter-governmental organization dedicated to ending malaria deaths. The purpose of ALMA is to provide a forum for high level, collective advocacy to ensure efficient procurement, distribution, and utilization of malaria control interventions.
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Living Proof: Gates Foundation Shares Success Stories
 The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation does tremendous work in providing resources to global health initiatives across the globe. The fight against malaria is a significant recipient of those resources and every day we see proof that the efforts are worthwhile. U.S. investments in global health are working.
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Yvonne Chaka Chaka Speaks out for Women and Children at the U.N.
 During the U.N. General Assembly, singer and goodwill ambassador for the UN Childre's Fund, Yvonne Chaka Chaka was in New York to serve as a voice for Africa's women and children. Chaka Chaka is reminding the international community not to forget their commitments to Africa.
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Access to Survival
 A recent documentary on NetMark—a project funded by USAID to distribute bednets across Africa by bridging the gap between the private and public sectors—highlights the successes and future of malaria control.
NetMark set itself apart by creating sustainable markets for ITNs (insect-treated nets) and expanding capitalistic interests by creating jobs thereby improving quality, expanding distribution and lowering cost. By harnessing the power of the private sector through international textile companies, local net production factories can compete in markets by offering greater choice through color, size and shape. By providing free or reduced price vouchers thanks to the unity between private and public sectors, NetMark can aid even those affected by extreme poverty.
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More from the Malaria Policy Center...
PBS Special on Progress against Malaria and other Diseases
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