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Melbourne, Australia
The two-day Congress brings respected malaria experts, governments, NGOs, corporates, Rotarians, and non-Rotarians together in Melbourne, Australia; to share, educate and discuss how to Finish the Fight Against Malaria.
The Global Malaria Congress is important
In the last 3 to 4 years the world has suffered continuous COVID-19 disruptions. These disruptions affected all aspects of our lives, including the stalling of progress which previously was made towards the elimination of malaria.
The WHO Malaria Report 2022 indicates Malaria cases continue to rise, although at a slower rate than in the 2019/2020 period. However, Malaria cases and deaths are still 6% and 9% higher respectively than pre-COVID. That is 241 million individuals whose lives and communities are negatively affected by the burden of this disease. Malaria predominately impacts children under 5, pregnant women, and the elderly. Due to COVID disruptions, it is estimated a child under 5 dies almost every minute of malaria, even though malaria is treatable and curable.
The Global Malaria Congress 2023 is an opportunity for organizations and individuals, experts and interested, to come together for the first time since COVID and share, educate and discuss how to Finish the Fight Against Malaria
What to expect at the Global Malaria Congress
Across the two days, participants will hear from globally renowned and respected malaria experts. There will be information sharing on initiatives and progress updates. There will be the opportunity to engage in more in-depth breakout sessions for specific areas of interest. The ambition is to leave the Congress better informed about malaria elimination initiatives and progress, with new like-minded contacts and relationships; and more inspired to Finish the Fight Against Malaria.
Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) is a volunteer-run organization, falling under the auspices of Rotary Australia World Community Services (RAWCS), working to eliminate malaria. RAM’s primary focus has been the distribution of insecticide-treated nets to vulnerable populations in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and more recently, Timor-Leste. RAM has already made a big impact in the region by supporting a proven malaria-fighting combination.
This formula to date includes:
- Prevention – Malaria Vector Control (Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets – LLINs and Indoor Residual Spraying – IRS),
- Diagnosis and Treatment – Malaria Case Management (Universal access to quality-assured early diagnosis and prompt appropriate treatment) and,
- Education – Behaviour Change Communication