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We must focus on how malaria interventions can be integrated into normal general practice.
We must focus on how malaria interventions can be integrated into normal general practice.
One example: Ethiopia has taken a successful step in this direction.
One example: Ethiopia has taken a successful step in this direction.
In 2003, an innovative and ambitious programme was introduced to train two high school graduates per village to act as health advisers, and to equip them with a simple kit for diagnosing malaria.
In 2003, an innovative and ambitious programme was introduced to train two high school graduates per village to act as health advisers, and to equip them with a simple kit for diagnosing malaria.
These health care extension workers, in addition to increased focus and attention on the disease, have halved the number of people who die from malaria in the last three years.
These health care extension workers, in addition to increased focus and attention on the disease, have halved the number of people who die from malaria in the last three years.
Measures have included the distribution of nearly 20 million insecticide-treated bed nets and widespread use of anti-malaria drugs.
Measures have included the distribution of nearly 20 million insecticide-treated bed nets and widespread use of anti-malaria drugs.
And the result has been a dramatic fall in deaths from a disease that used to kill one in four people in Ethiopia.
And the result has been a dramatic fall in deaths from a disease that used to kill one in four people in Ethiopia.
In addition, countries such as Eritrea and Rwanda have reported declines of 50% or more in the number of malaria cases and deaths following intensified efforts in recent years.
In addition, countries such as Eritrea and Rwanda have reported declines of 50% or more in the number of malaria cases and deaths following intensified efforts in recent years.
Simple tools.
Simple tools.
Mobilisation.
Mobilisation.
The human costs of malaria are evident, but so too are the economic costs of the disease.
The human costs of malaria are evident, but so too are the economic costs of the disease.
Budget implications.
Budget implications.
So, my third observation or comment is that we need to mobilise funding.
So, my third observation or comment is that we need to mobilise funding.
Countries where malaria is endemic are among the poorest in the world, and typically have very low rates of growth.
Countries where malaria is endemic are among the poorest in the world, and typically have very low rates of growth.
This is directly linked to the prevalence of the disease.
This is directly linked to the prevalence of the disease.
Malaria impedes economic growth and long-term development in many ways:
Malaria impedes economic growth and long-term development in many ways:
It has a negative effect on the flow of trade, foreign investment and business activities.
It has a negative effect on the flow of trade, foreign investment and business activities.
Tourists tend to avoid regions with high malaria, as do multinational firms, which will look for alternative locations to set up business.
Tourists tend to avoid regions with high malaria, as do multinational firms, which will look for alternative locations to set up business.
The total human costs of malaria are also far-reaching.
The total human costs of malaria are also far-reaching.
Not only is it a major cause of infant and child mortality, repeated bouts of malaria can slow a children’s physical and cognitive development, and thus – of course – have an effect on education, amongst other things.
Not only is it a major cause of infant and child mortality, repeated bouts of malaria can slow a children’s physical and cognitive development, and thus – of course – have an effect on education, amongst other things.
This all means that combating malaria not only saves lives, but also improves economic and social development.
This all means that combating malaria not only saves lives, but also improves economic and social development.
And this is why initiatives such as Roll Back Malaria – mobilising private, public and voluntary sectors – are so important.
And this is why initiatives such as Roll Back Malaria – mobilising private, public and voluntary sectors – are so important.
Funding is always a key factor for development and the health sector is no exception.
Funding is always a key factor for development and the health sector is no exception.
Adequate funding is needed to address the brain drain, to build up adequate primary healthcare infrastructure, and to provide much needed information about prevention.
Adequate funding is needed to address the brain drain, to build up adequate primary healthcare infrastructure, and to provide much needed information about prevention.
Experience sharing.
Experience sharing.
However, funding is not enough in itself; funding mechanisms must be efficient and effective.
However, funding is not enough in itself; funding mechanisms must be efficient and effective.
An excellent example (re: the debate in 2000–2001) is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
An excellent example (re: the debate in 2000–2001) is the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Initially, the Global Fund was designed just to address AIDS.
Initially, the Global Fund was designed just to address AIDS.
However, WHO (and others) was convinced that a broader focus would be more effective.
However, WHO (and others) was convinced that a broader focus would be more effective.
Established by the G8 countries in 2000, the Global Fund addresses the gap in funding for health in an innovative way.
Established by the G8 countries in 2000, the Global Fund addresses the gap in funding for health in an innovative way.
It focuses on three major, growing diseases, and has, to date, saved 6.5 million lives: through the provision of AIDS treatment for 3 million people, anti-tuberculosis treatment for 7.7 million people and 160 million insecticide-treated bed nets for the prevention of malaria.
It focuses on three major, growing diseases, and has, to date, saved 6.5 million lives: through the provision of AIDS treatment for 3 million people, anti-tuberculosis treatment for 7.7 million people and 160 million insecticide-treated bed nets for the prevention of malaria.
The Global Fund has, in its ten years of existence, become the world’s most important financial health institution.
The Global Fund has, in its ten years of existence, become the world’s most important financial health institution.
A key factor in the Global Fund’s success is its coordinated fight against several diseases.
A key factor in the Global Fund’s success is its coordinated fight against several diseases.
It has focused on underlying public health issues, and the need for investment in infrastructure and better governance.
It has focused on underlying public health issues, and the need for investment in infrastructure and better governance.
Its approach is based on national ownership.
Its approach is based on national ownership.
Now, in concluding, I will emphasise that the Red Cross has played a pioneering role – among other things – in the distribution of mosquito nets.
Now, in concluding, I will emphasise that the Red Cross has played a pioneering role – among other things – in the distribution of mosquito nets.
By coupling the distribution of nets with vaccination campaigns, you have been able to reach out to women who take their children to be vaccinated and provide them with mosquito nets to take home.
By coupling the distribution of nets with vaccination campaigns, you have been able to reach out to women who take their children to be vaccinated and provide them with mosquito nets to take home.
Two objectives are thus achieved at once: preventing childhood diseases through vaccination and protecting people against malaria by means of mosquito nets (fighting it is not “high tech”, it is “low tech”).
Two objectives are thus achieved at once: preventing childhood diseases through vaccination and protecting people against malaria by means of mosquito nets (fighting it is not “high tech”, it is “low tech”).
It is important to realise that today, in 2011, there is no excuse for children dying of malaria.
It is important to realise that today, in 2011, there is no excuse for children dying of malaria.
We know how to prevent the disease with insecticide-treated bed nets, we know how to diagnose malaria with the help of microscopy or by rapid diagnostic test (RDT), and we know how to treat malaria with ACTs (artemesin based combination therapies).
We know how to prevent the disease with insecticide-treated bed nets, we know how to diagnose malaria with the help of microscopy or by rapid diagnostic test (RDT), and we know how to treat malaria with ACTs (artemesin based combination therapies).
We have successfully eradicated malaria in most parts of Europe.
We have successfully eradicated malaria in most parts of Europe.
Now we need to control this vector-born disease in Asia and Africa where it is now most rampant.
Now we need to control this vector-born disease in Asia and Africa where it is now most rampant.
And yet, we must not underestimate the daunting challenges.
And yet, we must not underestimate the daunting challenges.
Genetic mutations have already enabled mosquitoes to become resistant to a major class of insecticides.
Genetic mutations have already enabled mosquitoes to become resistant to a major class of insecticides.
And both the malaria mosquito and the malaria parasite are expected to spread to new areas as a result of climate change.
And both the malaria mosquito and the malaria parasite are expected to spread to new areas as a result of climate change.
Warmer weather.
Warmer weather.
New approaches are needed.
New approaches are needed.
I am sure we will hear more about these new, innovative approaches during the conference and the panel debate on existing tools, new research and innovation.
I am sure we will hear more about these new, innovative approaches during the conference and the panel debate on existing tools, new research and innovation.
Introductory Remarks at the Oslo Malaria Conference: Getting to Zero
Introductory Remarks at the Oslo Malaria Conference: Getting to Zero
Norway pledges NOK 30 million to Mali
Norge gir 30 millioner kroner til Mali
“Norway will contribute NOK 20 million to the UN Trust Fund for Mali.
– Norge gir nå 20 millioner kroner til FNs arbeid i Mali.
This funding is earmarked for human rights efforts and for preparations for the election,” said Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.
Pengene er øremerket innsatsen for menneskerettigheter i landet og for å forberede valget, sier utviklingsminister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.
A further NOK 10 million will go to the UN Trust Fund for AFISMA, the African-led International Support Mission to Mali, and will be earmarked for civilian police units and human rights observers.
Ytterligere 10 millioner kroner vil bli gitt til FNs giverfond for den afrikanske Mali-styrken AFISMA, øremerket sivile politienheter og menneskerettighetsobservatører.
“This funding will be additional to the annual Norwegian contribution of NOK 80 million to Mali.
– Pengene kommer i tillegg til den årlige norske bistanden på 80 millioner kroner til Mali.
Norway has been working in Mali since the 1980s.
Norge har jobbet i Mali siden 80-tallet.
We will consider allocating further funding on an ongoing basis, in a close dialogue with the authorities, the UN and other donors,” continued Mr Holmås.
Vi vurderer ytterligere bidrag fortløpende i nær dialog med myndighetene, FN og andre givere, sier Holmås.
“Administrative structures and the rule of law need to be re-established as quickly as possible in the areas that have been retaken from the rebels.
- Lokaladministrasjon og rettsstaten må gjenopprettes snarest mulig i frigjorte områder i Mali.
There is an acute need for immediate action,” explained Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide.
Behovene er store og umiddelbare, sier utenriksminister Espen Barth Eide.
“Norway supports the proposal to establish a UN peacekeeping mission in Mali.
- Norge støtter forslaget om å opprette en fredsbevarende FN-operasjon i Mali.
Norwegian contributions to UN-led operations in Africa are in line with the Government’s policy platform.
Norske bidrag til FN-ledede operasjoner i Afrika er i tråd med regjeringserklæringene fra Soria Moria.
The plan is to incorporate the African force that is now being built up into the proposed UN mission.
Den afrikanske styrken som nå bygges opp vil etter planen inngå i den foreslåtte FN-operasjonen.
The Security Council is discussing the matter.
Dette diskuteres nå i FNs sikkerhetsråd.
A UN mandate would simplify funding for the operation, logistics and the command structure.
Et FN-mandat vil gjøre finansieringen av operasjonen, logistikken og kommandoforholdene enklere.
The EU has decided to send up to 500 military instructors to train the Malian army.
EU har besluttet å sende inntil 200 instruktører for opplæring av den maliske hæren.
At this stage, Norway will give priority to the proposed UN-led operation, and will not contribute to the EU force.
Norge vil i denne omgang prioritere en eventuell FN-ledet operasjon og ikke bidra til EU-styrken.
Norway is a substantial donor of humanitarian and development assistance through the UN and through NGOs that are already active in Mali.
Norge er en betydelig giver av humanitære bistand, både gjennom FN og frivillige organisasjoner som allerede er aktive i Mali.
Norway’s contribution to the UN Central Emergency Response Fund will help to meet some of the immediate needs.
Norges bidrag til FNs nødhjelpsfond vil møte noen av de umiddelbare behovene.
Norway is also prepared allocating additional funding.
Norge står rede til å vurdere ytterligere bidrag.
Norway resumes development assistance to Mali
Norge gjenopptar bistand til Mali
“The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups.
- Befolkningen i Nord-Mali har blitt brutalt undertrykket av ekstremistiske grupper.
The elections in July must also lay the foundation for reconciliation,” commented Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.
Valget i juli må også legge grunnlag for forsoning, sier utviklingsminister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås.
Mr Holmås will participate in the international donor conference on Mali to be held in Brussels tomorrow.
Holmås deltar i morgen på den internasjonale giverkonferansen for Mali i Brussel.
France and the EU are hosting the conference, in close cooperation with the transitional authorities of Mali.
Frankrike og EU arrangerer konferansen i nært samarbeid med maliske overgangsmyndigheter.
The purpose of the conference is to mobilise funding for Mali and to support the political process of transition.
Formålet med konferansen er å mobilisere bistand til Mali og støtte opp under den politiske overgangsprosessen.
The country has a huge need for assistance in its process of reconstruction after the war.
Landet har enorme behov for hjelp til gjenoppbygging av landet etter krigen.
Schools and hospitals need to be built, and teachers and nurses need to return to work and be paid.
Skoler og sykehus må bygges, lærere og sykepleiere må tilbake på jobb og få lønn.
The legal system needs to protect the people of Mali and ensure respect for human rights,” Mr Holmås said.
Rettsapparatet må beskytte folk og sikre at menneskerettighetene følges, sier Holmås.
Norway’s contribution of NOK 40 million will be channelled to an election fund managed by the UN.
Norges bidrag på 40 millioner kroner går til et valgfond administrert av FN.
Norway and other donor countries will gradually resume their development cooperation with the Malian authorities.
Norge og andre giverland vil gradvis gjenoppta utviklingssamarbeidet med maliske myndigheter.
Following the military coup in March last year, development assistance to the country was frozen.
Etter militærkuppet i mars i fjor ble bistanden frosset.
In the first instance, two food security programmes in areas particularly vulnerable to drought will be resumed.
I første omgang gjenopptas to programmer for matvaresikkerhet i områder særlig utsatt for tørke.
Other aid to Mali, channelled through civil society, has not been stopped.
Den øvrige bistanden til Mali, gjennom sivilt samfunn, har ikke vært stanset.
“The crisis in Mali is symptomatic of the many challenges facing the Sahel region.
- Krisen i Mali er et symptom på de mange utfordringer Sahel-regionen står overfor.
Norway will intensify its efforts to promote security, stability and development in other parts of the Sahel.
Norge vil styrke innsatsen for å fremme sikkerhet, stabilitet og utvikling i øvrige deler av Sahel-regionen.
We will cooperate with other countries, donors and international organisations,” Mr Holmås said.
Vi vil samarbeide med andre land, givere og internasjonale organisasjoner, sier Holmås.
Norway has so far provided NOK 104 million in humanitarian assistance to the Sahel region.
Norge har så langt gitt 104 millioner kroner i humanitær bistand til Sahel-regionen.
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Norway applauds Mali for peaceful election process
Norge berømmer Mali for fredelig gjennomføring av presidentvalget
Norway and international observers report that the poll on 28 July proceeded peacefully.
Norge og internasjonale observatører melder at stemmegivningen 28. juli gikk fredelig for seg.
Norway has provided NOK 40 million to support the election process through the UN.
Norge har bidratt med 40 millioner kroner til avviklingen av valget gjennom FN.
Minister of International Development Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås commented, “The people of Mali deserve a government with greater legitimacy to promote reconciliation efforts between north and south.
- Folket i Mali fortjener en regjering med større legitimitet til å drive forsoningsarbeid mellom nord og sør.
It is very positive that the election has proceeded peacefully, with a high turnout.
Det er svært positivt at stemmegivningen har gått rolig for seg og at deltakelsen var rekordhøy.
The count should be completed by Friday.
Opptellingen av stemmer skal være ferdig senest fredag.
It will then be clear whether one of the 28 presidential candidates has gained more than 50 % of the votes and can be declared president without the need for another round of voting.
Da blir det klart om én av de 28 presidentkandidatene har fått mer enn 50 prosent av stemmene og kan utropes som vinner uten at det blir en ny valgomgang.
International and Malian observers have been posted to most of the constituencies, but threats from Islamists in the north-eastern Kidal region made it impossible for international observers to monitor the election in northern Mali.
Internasjonale og maliske observatører er blitt utplassert i de aller fleste valgdistrikter, men trusler fra islamister i den nordøstlige Kidal-regionen gjorde det umulig for internasjonale valgobservatører å følge valget i Nord-Mali.
Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide commented, “Mali has a long way to go.
- Mali har en lang vei å gå.
But a credible presidential election process is an important step in the right direction.
Samtidig er en pålitelig gjennomføring av presidentvalget et viktig skritt i riktig retning.
Norway has decided to send up to 20 officers to the UN peacekeeping force in Mali (MINUSMA) to help stabilise the country.
Norge har vedtatt å sende inntil 20 offiserer til FNs fredsbevarende styrke i Mali (Minusma) for å bidra til stabilisering av landet.
Together for a new Mali
Together for a new Mali
Brussels, 15 May 2013
Brussel, 15. mai 2013
- The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups.
- The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups.
They need our special attention, said Minister of International Development, Mr. Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås in his address at the the international conference on Mali in Brussels.
They need our special attention, sa utviklingsminister Heikki Eidsvoll Holmås i sitt innlegg på den internasjonale konferansen om Mali i Brussel.
Mr Chair, the broad international presence testifies to our collective will to assist Mali in the current crisis.
Mr Chair, the broad international presence testifies to our collective will to assist Mali in the current crisis.
The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups.
The people of northern Mali have been brutally suppressed by extremist groups.
They need our special attention.
They need our special attention.
However, the entire country faces a huge need for economic and social assistance.
However, the entire country faces a huge need for economic and social assistance.
I want to commend the Transitional Government of Mali for its ambitious “Plan for Sustainable Recovery”.
I want to commend the Transitional Government of Mali for its ambitious “Plan for Sustainable Recovery”.
We will support this plan.
We will support this plan.
However, the political and development tracks must go hand in hand.
However, the political and development tracks must go hand in hand.
The government of Mali must get under way a nationwide process of political reconciliation, a process that also involves community level.
The government of Mali must get under way a nationwide process of political reconciliation, a process that also involves community level.
Elections must be inclusive.
Elections must be inclusive.
Refugees and internally displaced must take part.
Refugees and internally displaced must take part.
High turnouts in both the North and the South must be sought.
High turnouts in both the North and the South must be sought.
Minister of International Development, Mr. Holmås, during his address at the Mali conference.
Utviklingsminister Holmås under sitt innlegg på Mali-konferansen.
The elections must pave the way for a new government that enjoys the confidence of all of Mali.
The elections must pave the way for a new government that enjoys the confidence of all of Mali.
A transfer of power and channelling of resources will strengthen local government, thereby strengthening democracy and local ownership.
A transfer of power and channelling of resources will strengthen local government, thereby strengthening democracy and local ownership.
These elections are of critical importance.
These elections are of critical importance.
Norway will therefore contribute 5 million Euros to the UNDP election fund.
Norway will therefore contribute 5 million Euros to the UNDP election fund.
As we resume our assistance, the leaders of Mali must be fully committed to political reform.
As we resume our assistance, the leaders of Mali must be fully committed to political reform.
Basic social and economic services must be restored to facilitate the gradual return of the internally displaced and refugees.
Basic social and economic services must be restored to facilitate the gradual return of the internally displaced and refugees.
Norway will resume bilateral development programmes that were suspended in 2012, most notably the Lac Faguibine project for food security.
Norway will resume bilateral development programmes that were suspended in 2012, most notably the Lac Faguibine project for food security.
For the years 2013 and 2014, Norway will contribute 10 million Euros annually in development aid.
For the years 2013 and 2014, Norway will contribute 10 million Euros annually in development aid.
However, throughout the various development programmes particular attention should be given to promoting the role of women, and including them in peace-building efforts.
However, throughout the various development programmes particular attention should be given to promoting the role of women, and including them in peace-building efforts.
The humanitarian consequences of the crisis are significant.
The humanitarian consequences of the crisis are significant.
But we must not forget the millions of people threatened by food insecurity, malnutrition and diseases throughout Mali and beyond its borders.
But we must not forget the millions of people threatened by food insecurity, malnutrition and diseases throughout Mali and beyond its borders.