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The Abuja Declaration
The African summit on Roll Back Malaria (RBM) was held in Abuja,
Nigeria on 25 April 2000. Representatives (heads of state and senior
government officials) from 44 of the 50 countries in Africa that are affected
by malaria were in attendance along with representatives of RBM
founding agencies (WHO, UNICEF, UNDP, World Bank) and other key
partners.Together, these officials
rededicated themselves to the principles and targets of
1997’s
Harare Declaration and outlined plans now commonly referred to as
the Abuja Targets. Some highlights of Abuja include the following.
- To halve the malaria mortality
for Africa’s peoples by 2010 by implementing RBM strategies and
actions, agreed upon at the summit.
- To work with partners in
malaria-affected countries toward stated targets, ensuring the
allocation of necessary resources from public and private sectors
and from NGOs.
- To initiate appropriate and
sustainable action to strengthen the health systems to ensure that
by the year 2005
- At least 60% of those suffering
from malaria have access to and are able to use correct,
affordable, and appropriate treatment within 24 hours of the onset
of symptoms.
- At least 60% of those at risk of
malaria (especially pregnant women and children younger than five)
have access to appropriate and affordable prevention measures, such
as ITNs.
- At least 60% of all pregnant
women who are at risk of malaria have access to chemoprophylaxis or
IPT.
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