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ALMA welcomes WHO endorsement of new malaria-fighting tool from SC Johnson

The WHO policy recommendation for spatial repellents developed by SC Johnson is a timely addition to the malaria prevention...

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Launch of the Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps Sénégal strengthens African movement for youth leadership in health

Senegal has joined the growing African movement for youth leadership in health with the launch of the Malaria and...

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ALMA congratulates the Republic of Kenya on eliminating human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) as a public health problem

This marks the second neglected tropical disease (NTD) eliminated in Kenya, following the country’s certification as free of Guinea...

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Breastfeeding, a lifeline for Africa’s children

As World Breastfeeding Week draws to a close, it brings home the fact that supporting mothers to breastfeed is...

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ALMA congratulates the Republics of Burundi and Senegal on eliminating trachoma as a public health problem

Trachoma is the first neglected tropical disease (NTD) eliminated by Burundi and the second by Senegal.

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ALMA welcomes H.E. Amb. Cessouma Minata Samate as new board chair

Ambassador Samate brings to this position a wealth of experience in diplomacy, governance, and public health, marked by decades...

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Tanzania and the African Leaders Malaria Alliance cement strategic health partnership through host country agreement

Tanzania and ALMA have signed a host country agreement today, formalising ALMA’s diplomatic and operational status in Tanzania. 

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ALMA welcomes progress on Gavi replenishment, calls for continued commitment to close the gap and advance global health equity

We welcome the outcome of the Global Summit on Health & Prosperity through Immunisation held in Brussels.

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Eswatini’s End Malaria Fund gala dinner raises funds to boost national malaria programme

The event successfully raised E750,000 (approximately US$42,220) to support Eswatini’s national malaria control programme.

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ALMA celebrates 3 years of progress under the Kigali Declaration on NTDs

ALMA joins the global community in marking three years since the launch of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs and...