The malaria control programme
The Tanzanian National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) says that 17 to 20 million malaria cases occur in Tanzania per year, accounting for over 40% of all outpatient attendance. Of those cases, more than 80,000 people die from the disease each year. Malaria is the number one killer in Tanzania and causes 36% of deaths of children under five years old.
In Tanzania, Voices national and district level advocacy work enhances the effectiveness of existing behavior change communication (BCC) programs while strengthening the national level advocacy focus on applying resources effectively.
Multimedia
The ‘Voices’ multimedia campaign uses TV, radio, posters and music (including national music stars) to complement access to malaria treatment with Artemisinin-based Combination Therapies. You can find out more about the Voices campaign on the VOICES for a malaria-free future/Tanzania website. There is a lot to explore on the website
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The Against Malaria Foundation has helped in providing long-lasting insecticidal bednets to many schools in Tanzania. If anyone interested in helping in this way, do have a look at our website.. http://www.againstmalaria.com
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