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Malaria Day in the Americas is November 6th

Approximately 57% of people living within the Americas are at risk of malaria infection. To draw attention to the issue, Malaria Day in the Americas will be observed for the third consecutive year on November 6, 2009. It will be the platform upon which countries of the Region can engage in a year-round aggressive campaign against the disease.

As part of this year's event, PAHEF, PAHO, and The George Washington University are joining forces to host the Malaria in the Americas Forum 2009: "Counting Malaria Out" towards the 2010 Targets and the UN Millennium Development Goals. Additionally, Malaria Champions of the Americas will be recognized during the event. These “champions” are people, institutions, groups, or projects working to reduce the burden of malaria in the Western Hemisphere.

The top three champions will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, DC, on Malaria Day in the Americas. One of them will be conferred the top distinction and receive: a cash award of $2,500; opportunities for training and capacity building; and technical support from a research fellow.

We welcome you to join us for Malaria Day in the Americas, Friday, November 6th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the PAHO Headquarters at 525 23rd St., NW, Washington, DC.

By attending, you will be able to take part in an engaging discussion which will highlight the progress of efforts towards achieving global goals and national targets on malaria prevention and control, the challenges of malaria elimination, and resolving various issues on malaria work with mobile populations.

Although the event is open to the public, to expedite on-site registration, we strongly suggest that you RSVP with your name, designation and organization by filling out filling out this form.