MEDIA ADVISORY

Media Briefing on the 2021 Africa Malaria Progress Report by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance

What: His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, in his capacity as the Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance, will present the outcomes of the 2021 African Union Malaria Progress Report presented to Heads of State and Government during the 35^th Ordinary Session of the Assembly to members of the press. The report highlights the progress, challenges and future directions in responding to malaria and the broader health and development agenda. The press briefing will also highlight the malaria situation in the continent, the actions that have been taken by African countries and the key asks to end malaria on the continent in line with continental commitments and the continental strategy, the Catalytic Framework to End AIDS, TB and Eliminate Malaria in Africa by 2030.

When: 14:30-15:00 hrs, Sunday, 6 February 2022

Where: Small Conference Hall 4, Third Floor, African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Who:

• His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of the Africa Leaders Malaria Initiative (ALMA)
• Her Excellency Amb. Cessouma Minata Samate, Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs & Social Development (HHS), African Union Commission
• Dr Abdourahmane Diallo, CEO, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria

Media opportunities:

• A press release to communicate the outcomes of the meeting will be issued soon after the meeting and interviews upon request.

Media Inquiries and requests should be directed to:

Gamal Eldin Ahmed A. Karrar | Senior Communication Officer | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission | E-mail: GamalK@africa-union.org  | Website: www.au.int

Tawanda Chisango | Chief of Communications | African Leaders Malaria Alliance | Email: tchisango@alma2030.org  | Mobile +1 929 375 2100 | Web: www.alma2030.org

About ALMA

Founded in 2009, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) is a ground-breaking coalition of African Heads of State and Government working across country and regional borders to achieve a malaria-free Africa by 2030. All Member States of the African Union are members of ALMA. www.alma2030.org.