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		"I support Word Malaria Day. We can rid the world of the scourge of malaria. We have the means. We often lack the political will. Let us reverse this trend and make our world malaria free". Desmond Tutu Archbishop Emeritus
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Ritah Mwagale, Ministry of Health, Uganda
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Daniel Black Philadelphia USA

Monkey malaria - the next bird flu?
An expert at the NIH has highlighted the threat of an emergent highly virulent form of malaria, questioning whether the disease has made the jump from
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World Malaria Day Call to Action
Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) is a highly effective method of malaria control recommended by the World Health Organization
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Mozambique Gets Extra Funding for Malaria
Mozambique is to receive this year 20 million dollars earmarked for the fight against malaria under the George Bush President's Malaria Initiative.
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Zambian Cyclists Race To Fight Malaria
The Cycling Association of Zambia (CAZ) announced on Thursday that Zambian cyclists will stage a five-day race for the fight against Malaria.
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Kenyans now have access to treatment
With the gradual return of peace across Kenya, the AMREF clinic in the heart of the sprawling Kibera slums has in February recorded an over 400% increase in patient numbers over the previous month as patients can now freely access the facility. Patients trooping to the Kibera Community Based Health Centre are on the rise as calm returns to the Nairobi city slum that was severely ravaged by the post-election violence that erupted across the country. More

Awards for HIV/AIDS programming in Asia
Journalists in Asia can apply to receive small awards of US$1,000 to help underwrite the development and production of local television and radio programming on HIV/AIDS and related issues in Asia-Pacific.  Deadline: May 9.
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World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) Video Contest
Invites entrants to create a one-minute video that shows how breastfeeding mothers can be supported and reflects the WBW theme "Mother Support: Going for the Gold" for the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) Video Contest. Deadline: April 30 2008
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WACC Photo Competition 2008
Honours photographs that capture women communicating and women's communication rights in action, or photographs illustrating how women use communication to empower themselves. Deadline: May 1 2008
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ABU-MAE Project Awards
Provides project funding of US$1,000 to promote the production of HIV/AIDS programming in the Asia-Pacific region. Deadline: May 9 2008
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WASH Media Awards
Recognising print, electronic, and broadcast media journalism on water supply, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) issues from journalists in developing countries with the intention of encouraging broader media coverage of, and increased awareness about, these issues. Deadline: May 15 2008
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Fred L. Soper Award for Health Literature
Recognises significant contributions to the health literature in Latin America and the Caribbean and to promote the highest standards of research (specifically, research that emphasises regional impact). Deadline: June 16 2008
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Chief of Project, IRIN Afghanistan Radio
Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN), Location: Kabul, Afghanistan
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Resident Technical Advisor
Internews Network,  Location: Afghanistan, Deadline: May 9, 2008
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Panos Institute West Africa (PIWA)
Information Pluralism and Media Development Programme Coordinator - Dakar, Senegal
The incumbent will implement and increase the visibility of the Information and Pluralism Media Development programme at regional and international levels. S/he must have a command of development projects and programmes from conception to planning, implementation, and evaluation. Contact info@peopledev.net
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Program Officer: The Ford Foundation
Program Officer in Human Rights Sexuality and Reproductive Health, West Africa - Lagos, Nigeria
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and evaluating the Foundation's West Africa programming in Sexuality and Reproductive Health. Experience in West Africa and the capacity to work effectively in a logistically difficult environment is highly desirable. Contact: osman.sankoh@indepth-network.org
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Senior Technical Advisor, HIV/AIDS Prevention
USAID, Windhoek, Namibia
The successful applicant will be responsible for providing technical expertise in cross-cutting approaches to HIV/AIDS prevention. S/he must have seven years of relevant professional experience in programme design and management.
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Radio/Broadcast Training Director
Internews Network is currently seeking a Radio/Broadcast Training Director to be based in Rumbek, southern Sudan to provide leadership, training and strategic direction to local journalists and managers of four FM community radio stations located in various locations within southern Sudan and the Three Areas. The position is funded through September 2008, with possibility of renewal.
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Download resource kit
Media as partners in education for sustainable development: A Training and Resource Kit
UNESCO 2008
Download: 68 page pdf file (1.88Mb)