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World Malaria Day

Each April 25, hundreds of organizations come together in the fight against malaria, joining forces to combat the disease.

Learn more about malaria—what it is, how it is transmitted, and what’s being done to save lives.

 
  Can We Really Eradicate Malaria?Can We Really Eradicate Malaria?See how the development of new medicines and vaccines and the increased use of bed nets and indoor spraying are making a difference.   Bill Gates speaks at TEDMosquitoes Take Center StageAt the TED 2009 conference, Bill Gates talked about progress in malaria, calling attention to this disease in a very unique way.   Dr. Orfori on malaria“Why I Work to Stop Malaria”As a young girl in Ghana, Dr. Ofori-Anyinam watched her family get sick from malaria. Today, she is working to develop a vaccine.   Bill Gates: Progress in Global HealthBill Gates: Progress in Global HealthIn this audio slideshow, learn why continued investments in global health are critical.  
 

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