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Example of Private Sector Innovation to Combat Disease NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Malaria No More, the New York-based parent company of NetGuarantee LLC (NetGuarantee), today announced that Munich Re will assume administration for the NetGuarantee program. Established by Malaria No More in 2009, NetGuarantee -- a first-of-its-kind innovative finance mechanism -- was created to help accelerate the delivery of life-saving health commodities to at-risk populations...
SEATTLE, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. (OTCQB: PLPL), a producer of highly bioavailable plant extracts for industries including health, wellness, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical, today announced the formation of Phyto Pharmacare, Inc., a Delaware corporation, which will oversee all aspects of developing and marketing Phytofare(TM) extracts for pharmaceutical and drug applications. Plandai Chief Executive Officer Roger Duffield commented, "As a...
Dikembe Mutombo will be keynote speaker at the Fulbright Academy 2013 Summit in Montego Bay Jamaica, May 24-26. Roswell, Georgia (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 The Board of Directors of the Fulbright Academy announced today it will partner with the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation (DMF) on its 2013 Global Health Summit in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The organizations will work together in the future to contribute to malaria prevention efforts in the Congo. The DRC has one of the highest mortality rates for...
United Methodist Communications releases malaria documentary narrated by actress Pauley Perrette from top-rated TV show "NCIS" Nashville, TN (PRWEB) May 06, 2013 United Methodist Communications is releasing an updated version of the Imagine No Malaria documentary, “Killer in the Dark: An Extraordinary Effort to Combat Malaria,” in collaboration with the Interfaith Broadcasting Commission. The documentary, originally produced in 2011, is about The United Methodist Church’s...
Awards Recognize Businesses for Ground-Breaking Work in Addressing Global Health Threats New York, NY (PRWEB) May 03, 2013 GBCHealth announced today the winners of the Business Action on Health Awards. The awards recognize the world’s best corporate-supported programs that address global health needs. Awards will be presented to winning companies at the GBCHealth annual conference on May 15-17 in New York City. It is the only event focused exclusively on the role of business in...
NEW survey reveals nearly 9 of 10 Americans would choose natural mosquito repellent solutions if proven just as effective as repellents that contain chemicals DALLAS, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer it's easier than ever to "beat the bite" of the menacing mosquito with two new, all-natural solutions by Universal Pest Solutions - the portable Terminix® ALLCLEAR® TableTop Mosquito Repeller and the personal, clipable Terminix ALLCLEAR SideKick Mosquito Repeller. (Photo:...
NEW YORK, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On April 25, World Malaria Day, Episcopal Relief & Development's NetsforLife® malaria prevention program is joining with its partners to celebrate the gains made so far in stopping this deadly disease, and call for renewed support from local and international stakeholders to "Invest in the Future. Defeat Malaria." (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110421/DC87843LOGO ) Working through local Church and community...
-- Power of One donation campaign harnesses the latest web and mobile technology to rally the global public to fight malaria BASEL, Switzerland, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis and Malaria No More, a leading global charity determined to end malaria deaths, announced today that they are joining forces on the Power of One campaign to help close the treatment gap and accelerate progress in the fight against malaria. Over the next three years, Novartis will support the...
KOLDING, Denmark, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bestnet A/S the manufacturer of Netprotect(®) Long Lasting Insecticide Incorporated Mosquito Nets (LLINs), the world's third largest brand of World Health Organization (WHOPES) recommended LLINs for the control of vector-borne diseases, announced today that a design submitted by Mr. Ariel Beliz of Panama has been chosen as the winner of their "Design a Net" contest. The contest was designed by Bestnet in celebration of World Malaria...
Novartis, Alere, Time Warner, Twitter, and more sign on to help close malaria testing and treatment gaps in Africa NEW YORK, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Malaria No More announced today, World Malaria Day, that some of the world's most innovative companies have signed on for the Power of One campaign, which will use the latest social, mobile, and e-commerce technologies to rally the global public to close malaria testing and treatment gaps in Africa. A child dies every...
Latest Malaria Reference Libraries
The mosquito is a member of the family Culicidae. These insects have a pair of scaled wings, a pair of halteres, a slender body, and long legs. Only the females of most mosquito species suck blood from other animals. Size varies but is rarely greater than 0.6 inch (15 mm). Mosquitoes weigh only about 0.03 to 0.04 grain (2 to 2.5 mg). They can fly at about 0.9 to 1.6 mph (1.5 to 2.5 km/h) and most species are nocturnal. Mosquitoes are believed to have evolved 170 million years ago during...
