It’s world Malaria Day on 25 April.
Malaria is a killer in Africa, where 91% of malaria deaths occur on the continent. Of these, 85% are children younger than five years. It is said that a child dies from malaria every 30 seconds.
As scary as these statistics are, Malaria can be prevented and cured.
Show your support and spread the word. United Against Malaria is an organization that is pulling together supporters to help meet the United Nations’ target of universal access to mosquito nets and malaria medicine in Africa by the end of 2010. The UN is taking the crucial first step to reaching the international MDG target of reducing malaria deaths to near zero by 2015.
Support United Against Malaria by visiting
www.unitedagainstmalaria.org. All Standard Bank Group (also known as Stanbic Bank in some countries) staff in Africa outside of South Africa are also receiving a mosquito net to help cut the chances of being infected with malaria.
You can also keep an eye on your local media for information on special World Malaria Day activities taking place near you on 25 April.
