The recent stalling of global progress on malaria has been further compounded by COVID-19. How can countries safely maintain essential malaria services during the pandemic? What actions are needed now to secure a strong footing for future success in tackling
malaria and other urgent health challenges?
Two virtual forums on 3-4 September,
co-hosted by WHO and the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, took stock of the current situation in countries affected by both malaria and COVID-19, including successes, pain points, best practices and lessons learned. On day 1, participants heard from
country-based experts about the incredible work that has been done to maintain critical malaria services. Their shared insights formed the basis of discussions on day 2 with national and global health leaders.
Prerecorded videos of the webinar
Video 1:
- Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa
- Dr Rajesh Bhushan, Health Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India
- Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Minister of Health, Uganda
Video 2:
- Dr Jimmy Opigo, Ministry of Health, Uganda
- Dr Paola Marchesini, Ministry of Health, Brazil
- Dr Sovannaroth Siv, Ministry of Health, Cambodia
- Dr Dorothy Achu, Ministry of Health, Cameroon
- Dr Baltazar Candrinho, Ministry of Health, Mozambique
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Video 3:
- Dr Harriet Pasquale, Ministry of Health, South Sudan
- Dr Neeraj Dhingra, Ministry of Health, India
- Dr Mariam Adam, WHO, Sudan
- Dr Helene Hiwat, Ministry of Health, Suriname
- Dr Olugbenga Mokuolu, Ministry of Health, Nigeria
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