|
Malaria kills nearly a million African children under 5 years old each year, more than any other single infection. Every day 3,000 children die from the disease; those who survive may suffer from brain damage or paralysis. Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are one of the very best ways to protect against malaria. When the Measles Initiative began in 2001, it offered free measles vaccines and vitamin A during campaigns. After proven success in reaching more than 90 percent of the targeted age group during each campaign, the Initiative began adding other lifesaving interventions into its campaigns including ITNs.
ITNs are key components in fighting death and illness due to malaria. Malaria is the number one cause of child mortality in Africa, killing nearly 1 million children below 5 years of age each year. Ninety percent of deaths due to malaria worldwide occur in sub-Saharan Africa.
Countries with Malaria Prevention Efforts - 2006
Net Gains: New York Times Opinion article contributed by Jeffrey D. Sachs
 More...
CDC MMWR article: Togo measles integrated campaign shows success delivering bednets to prevent malaria
More...
Preventing Two Diseases with One Net
more...
Largest Integrated Health Campaign Ever Saves Children From Africa's Two Leading Killers -- Malaria And Measles
Community survey shows successful widespread delivery of multiple health interventions in Togo during December’s nationwide vaccination campaign.
 More...
Take a Virtual Journey to Togo
...Where nearly 1 million children received measles vaccinations and help to prevent malaria...
More...
Public Health Multitasking: Measles and Malaria
The Measles Initiative is integrating innovative malaria prevention activities into mass measles vaccination campaigns in Africa.
More...
Red Cross and Partners Plan Massive Vaccination Program in Togo
Dedicated volunteers will bring the gift of life to nearly a million children in Togo as a part of a massive measles vaccination and malaria prevention campaign.
More...
Malaria Case Study: An Integrated Approach to Combining a Measles Campaign with a Bed Net, Vitamin A and Mebendazole Campaign in Zambia.
Founded in 1966, the Zambia Red Cross has developed a highly responsive, cost effective, and community-based service delivery network to address the country's poor and vulnerable...
More... (Malaria Case Study - PDF File/547KB)
| 
