Video: International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

Speech of Ms. Zsuzsanna Jakab
Deputy Director-General of the World Health Organization
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

This year, on World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization is shining a spotlight on the vital role of innovation in global efforts to combat this deadly disease.

Speech by Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

Cambodia, which locates in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, used to have more than 170,000 malaria cases and nearly 1,000 deaths in the 1980s. In 2021, the number of malaria cases had dropped to 3,959 and no death in the last four years, despite the hardships caused by COVID-19 pandemic.

Speech of Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

Speech of Comorian President Azali Assoumani
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

Speech of Mr. Phankham Viphavanh
Prime Minister of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

It is well known that malaria has posed a serious threat to human health and life for centuries, and Laos has similarly been affected by malaria in the past. Through cooperation with WHO, China and other friendly nations, Laos has been able to address the challenge well.

Speech of Mr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
President of the Republic of Zimbabwe
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

Zimbabwe has made significant progress in reducing the incidence of malaria over the period 2009 to 2021.This has been enabled by huge investments in Indoor Residual Spraying, distribution of long lasting insecticidal treated nets and universal access to appropriate diagnosis and treatment services.

Speech of Mr. Macky Sall
President of the Republic of Senegal
on the International Forum on the 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of Artemisinin and on Building a Global Community of Health for All

This forum coincides with World Malaria Day, which reminds us that despite the progress made in malaria screening and treatment, this ancient epidemic still remains a problem that cannot be ignored today.