Thread by @PMIgov

Today we gather to #FightForWhatCounts, hosted by @AfricanUnionUS, @KenyaembassyDC and @ALMA_2030 and organized by @beatmalaria, @endmalaria, @theglobalfight, @CS4MEglobal, @GFadvocates, @ASTMH, @malarianomoreuk, @MalariaNoMore and @aidswatchafrica. Stay tuned for more!

Opening recorded remarks from @ALMA_2030 chair President #UhuruKenyatta congratulating African countries on averting the predicted doubling of malaria deaths during #COVID19 and urge the #GlobalHealth community to get back on track to #EndMalaria, TB, and AIDS in Africa by 2030.

Kenyatta says the first step in this noble journey to #EndMalaria by 2030 is to address the significant malaria financing gap in African countries. About 63% of activities in national malaria strategic plans in Africa are today currently unfunded.

#AmbassadorAmayo of @KenyaembassyDC and @HMafudze of @AfricanUnionUS speak of the increased funding commitment of African countries to #EndMalaria as well as the significance of continued donor support to the efforts to save the lives of young children from malaria.

@HHS_ASGA of @HHS_Global says the U.S. is proud to host the 7th replenishment of the @GlobalFund and calls for other G7 countries and donors to help meet the replenishment target in order to reduce malaria deaths by two-thirds.

@e_cousens of @unfoundation: Malaria is one of the oldest and deadliest diseases that is entirely preventable and treatable… and we know malaria-free world is achievable.

@DrTedros of @WHO speaks of the realized dream of an effective vaccine against malaria. However, “no single tool will solve the problem of malaria.” Malaria killed 12% more people in 2020 than in 2019; 24 countries have reported an increase in malaria mortality since 2015.

To #EndMalaria, @DrTedros sees need for investments in R&D for new tools, ensuring existing tools are accessible to who need them most, improved disease surveillance, strong health systems, government leadership, and active community engagement.

Panel: Cecilia Senoo acknowledges the contribution of civil society, youth groups, women’s groups to the fight to #EndMalaria. Loyce Maturu shares how she lost her mother & brother to AIDS-related illness & that people living with HIV should not have to deal with both diseases.

Acting U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator Julie Wallace: @PMIgov’s investments in primary and community health systems not only helped to ensure the continued delivery of critical malaria services, but played an important role in our response to #COVID19.

Acting U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator Dr. #AngeliAchrekar speaking on the #FightForWhatCounts panel on how bilateral and multilateral investments in TB, AIDS, and malaria complement each other and contribute to building resilient health systems.

@JoyPhumaphi_ of @ALMA_2030 closes #FightForWhatCounts #WorldMalariaDay2022 event: Endemic countries are in the driver’s seat to #EndMalaria. Voices echoed this week calling for equity and access through replenishment to the @GlobalFund. Zero malaria starts with all of us.