October 2009

World Health Organization Adopts New Health Resolutions on Malaria Elimination in Africa

The 59th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, which took place in Kigali, Rwanda from August 31 – September 4, 2009, adopted four resolutions aimed at scaling up action to improve the health situation on the continent. Of the four resolutions, the Committee adopted a resolution to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination in Africa. Countries have been called upon to integrate malaria control in their national plans, support ongoing research initiatives, strengthen national health information systems, and invest more in health promotion and education.