It's time to change the story. Will you?
The WHO African Region continues to carry a major malaria burden, shouldering an estimated 94% of all malaria cases globally and 95% of all malaria deaths. Children, particularly those under the age of five, are the most vulnerable.Though children are the most affected by malaria, their voices often go unheard. In this new film, the Ghetto Kids of Uganda invite us into their world to share how malaria has affected them.Nothing should hold these amazing, talented children back from their potential -- but living with malaria daily, they know the harsh setbacks and struggles associated with the disease all too well.The Change the Story campaign is about ensuring grown ups who make decisions listen to children's stories and hear their experiences. The decisions leaders make today will determine the futures of millions of children across the world.
African health ministers commit to end malaria deaths at the Malarial Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 6 March
Ministers of Health from African countries with a high burden of malaria committed to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease. They expressed their "unwavering commitment to the fundamental principle that no one should die from malaria give the tools and systems available."The Ministers, gathering in Yaoundé, Cameroon, signed a declaration committing to provide stronger leadership and increased domestic funding for malaria control programmes; to ensure further investment in data technology; to apply the latest technical guidance in malaria control and elimination; and to enhance malaria control efforts at the national and sub-national levels.
She wants to be a doctor. A dancer. A lawyer. Why should malaria stand in her way?
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease. Why should it threaten any child's life, or hold them back from the things they love doing?Nahia is eight years old. Like her friends in the Ghetto Kids, she loves to dance and play. She loves to learn at school, and has big dreams for her future.Nahia has already nearly lost her life to malaria.Leaders have the power to Change the Story for millions of children like Nahia all over the world.
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