Malnourished children, particularly those with severe acute malnutrition, have a higher risk of death from common childhood illness such as diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria. Malnutrition and malaria combine in a vicious circle that has a huge impact on morbidity and mortality among the most vulnerable in the population (children and pregnant women). To tackle these challenges, it is imperative that … Read More
CAMA Releases New Report: Mobilizing Nigeria’s Private Sector for Malaria Control & Elimination
On the occasion of World Malaria Day 2017, the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) convened more than 60 business executives and corporate health managers, along with technical experts, government officials and program implementers. As part of this meeting, CAMA launched a new report entitled: Mobilizing Nigeria’s Private Sector for Malaria Control & Elimination. The report provides insights for … Read More
#GBCtalksmalaria with Julie Essiam, Ecobank
This interview is part of a series in which experts discuss key aspects of the malaria challenge– innovation, program implementation, finance and policy. We hope the series sparks conversation and encourages others to determine how they can best contribute to the fight to end malaria for good. Follow the conversation on twitter using #GBCtalksmalaria In your opinion, what would be some positive game … Read More
#GBCtalksmalaria with Jon Pender, GSK
This interview is part of a series in which experts discuss key aspects of the malaria challenge– innovation, program implementation, finance and policy. We hope the series sparks conversation and encourages others to determine how they can best contribute to the fight to end malaria for good. Follow the conversation on twitter using #GBCtalksmalaria In your opinion, what would be positive game changers … Read More
#GBCtalksmalaria Interview Series
Tremendous progress has been made in the fight to end malaria. Seventeen countries have reduced malaria cases to the point where it is no longer endemic – and eight of these have fully eliminated malaria. Since 2000, malaria prevention and treatment programs have saved an estimated 4.3 million lives. Companies have helped to both accelerate this progress and shape malaria … Read More
Corporate Leadership in the Fight to End Malaria
Tremendous progress has been made in the fight to end malaria. Seventeen countries have reduced malaria cases to the point where it is no longer endemic – and eight of these have fully eliminated malaria. Since 2000, malaria prevention and treatment programs have saved an estimated 4.3 million lives. Companies have helped to both accelerate this progress and shape malaria … Read More
Mapping Tool Seeks to Mobilize New and Efficient Investments in Malaria
Malaria remains a health and economic challenge for Nigeria. As a country, it carries the largest malaria burden in the world with over 100 million cases and 300,000 deaths due to the disease annually (NMEP Strategic Plan for 2014-2020). The negative impact affects all sectors, from high absenteeism in school, to decreased worker productivity and increased insurance costs. An Ambitious … Read More
CAMA Co-Chair Chevron Launches Malaria Program in Lagos State, Nigeria
Chevron Corporation’s local business unit, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has launched the Roll Back Malaria (RBM) program in Lagos State to support the State health authorities in addressing the considerable impact of malaria on the local population. Malaria is endemic in Lagos State with over 540,000 cases reported in 2014. In metropolitan … Read More
On the Horizon: Private Sector Innovations for Malaria Elimination | An ASTMH Private Sector Reception
In conjunction with the 64th ASTMH Annual Meeting, the Corporate Alliance on Malaria in Africa (CAMA) will welcome private sector representatives and special guests for a dinner reception. The theme for the evening is, “On the Horizon: Private Sector Innovations for Malaria Elimination”. This event is hosted by Ernesto de la Torre, Co-Chair, CAMA and Global Public Health Coordinator, Chevron … Read More
CAMA Partners with Etisalat and National Malaria Elimination Programme on World Mosquito Day Advocacy Campaign in Nigeria
Each year on August 20th the world celebrates World Mosquito Day. This year, as a result of its 2016 Annual Technical Forum, CAMA formed a partnership with Etisalat Nigeria, the National Malaria Elimination Programme of Nigeria and HACEY Health Initiative, on a Nigeria-wide World Mosquito Day Campaign. The campaign spanned social media, print media and radio/TV slots with messages on … Read More