World Malaria Day 2012

25/04/2012 - World Malaria Day Today is World Malaria Day. ICROSS has been working with communities for over 30 years preventing and treating Malaria. According to the WHO 3.3 billion people – half of the world's population – are at risk of malaria. In 2010, there were about 216 million malaria cases (with an uncertainty range of 149 million to 274 million) and an estimated 655 000 malaria deaths (with an uncertainty range of 537 000 to 907 000). Increased prevention and control measures have led to a reduction in malaria mortality rates by more than 25% globally since 2000 and by 33% in the WHO African Region. People living in the poorest countries are the most vulnerable to malaria. In 2010, 90% of all malaria deaths occurred in the WHO African Region, mostly among children under five years of age. You can help fight Malaria with https://icrossinaction.com/donate2.html http://www.michaelmeegan.com MDGs that could be impacted by addressing malaria problem MDG 1 – Eradicating extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2 – Achieve universal primary education MDG 4 – Reduce child mortality MDG 5 – Improve maternal health MDG 6 – Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases MDG 8 – global partnerships for development and access to affordable drugs Costs of fighting Malaria https://icrossinaction.com/donate2.html Long-lasting insecticidal net that lasts three years: US$ 3.00 per person per year of protection Course of combination therapy (ACT) for an adult: US$ 0.90 - 1.40 Course of combination therapy (ACT) for a young child: US$ 0.30 - 0.40 Rapid diagnostic test: US$ 0.50 https://icrossinaction.com/donate2.html The International Director Dr Michael Meegan said today that ICROSS continues its long term committment in partnership with the Ministry of health fighting Malaria.