Towards a research agenda for global malaria elimination
2008
Global Malaria Action Plan: A Blueprint for Malaria Control
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Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Coll-Seck Awa Marie
Primary Institution: Roll Back Malaria Partnership
Hypothesis
If fully implemented, the Global Malaria Action Plan could save millions of lives by 2015.
Conclusion
The Global Malaria Action Plan provides a comprehensive strategy for malaria control and elimination, requiring significant investment in research and interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- The Global Malaria Action Plan could save 4.2 million lives by 2015.
- Malaria control is cost effective, saving more lives per dollar spent than interventions for most other diseases.
- Investment in research is crucial for developing new tools to combat malaria.
Takeaway
This plan is like a big map that shows how we can stop malaria and save lives, but we need to spend money on research to make it work.
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