THIS YEAR MARKS THE 17TH ANNUAL MALARIA DAY IN THE AMERICAS!
Malaria Day in the Americas offers an opportunity for the countries of the Region to encourage participation and galvanize the commitment of various actors and stakeholders in the fight against malaria.
Urgent action is needed to get the global response to malaria back on track; special responsibility rests with the countries most affected by the disease.
Parties interested in celebrating this day have the option of using this theme to galvanize commitment to the fight against malaria.
KEY MESSAGES
INVEST
According to WHO’s World Malaria Report 2022, the funding gap for the global malaria response has widened over the past 3 years despite the significant contributions of countries and partners. With the changing economic environment, the funding space for the malaria response has become increasingly challenging.
In this resource-constrained environment, a better targeting of available funding is essential. Funding should be prioritized for the most vulnerable populations who are less able to access services and hardest hit when they become ill.
Adequate and predictable financing is essential to sustain progress in efforts to combat malaria.
INNOVATE
The development and massive roll-out of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) have been the backbone of the malaria response since 2000.
Continued investment in the development and deployment of next-generation tools will be key to achieving the 2030 global malaria targets.
IMPLEMENT
Malaria-affected countries and partners are strongly encouraged to deliver the WHO-recommended tools and strategies that are available now for all at risk of malaria – and particularly those most vulnerable.
According to the latest World Malaria Report, countries have made some progress in expanding access to malaria services for most-at-risk populations. However, too many people at high risk of malaria are still missing out on the services they need to prevent, detect and treat the disease.
In addition to addressing the technical challenges facing implementation, there is a critical need to address the barriers people face in accessing quality health services.
Investments in well-functioning health systems, built on a foundation of primary health care, can address people’s health needs close to where they live and work while, at the same time, reducing the cost of care and enhancing equity.
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MALARIA CHAMPIONS OF THE AMERICAS
The Malaria Champions of the Americas honors innovative efforts that have significantly contributed to overcoming the challenges of malaria. Since 2009, more than 40 Champions have been recognized; in 2023, 5 Champions were recognized for:
- ✅Actions to eliminate malaria in mobile populations with difficult access to health services.
- ✅Efforts to prevent the re-establishment of malaria transmission.
- ✅High-burden municipalities with significant case reduction.
- ✅Experiences in eliminating Plasmodium falciparum transmission.
- ✅Actions to improve access to prompt diagnosis and treatment and early response (DTIR).
- ✅Intersectoral and community participation with impact on management and case reduction.
- ✅Interinstitutional efforts to expand the diagnostic network with new actors.
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SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND CARDS
To be published on Nov. 5.
#MalariaDayAmericas, celebrated on November 6, brings the malaria community together to recognize our success in preventing this disease and to explore ways to build on this momentum. 🔬💊 Join us today! Become a #Malaria advocate! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽📢 Learn more 👉 https://www.paho.org/en/campaigns/malaria-day-americas-2023