Africa Malaria Day April 25th 2004 – IPEN Malaria Prevention & Control Statement:


Apr 25, 2004



On Africa Malaria Day, April 25, 2004, the International POPs Elimination Network Pesticide Working Group calls on donor nations to support rapid reduction of the number of deaths and illnesses caused by malaria worldwide by promoting and funding sustainable and holistic alternatives to the use of DDT.

On May 17, 2004, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants enters into force. The convention immediately bans 9 pollutants, but makes a special exception allowing the continued use of DDT for malaria control until satisfactory alternatives are universally available.

Download the complete IPEN Malaria Prevention & Control Statement below.

For more information about Africa Malaria Day 2004, see the WHO - Roll Back Malaria, website



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International POPs Elimination Network Calls for Substantial Increase in Donor Commitments to Malaria Prevention and Control - ENGLISH   DOWNLOAD







Version: 2.0 (December 25, 2006)