[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 59 (Wednesday, April 22, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E922-E923]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING WORLD MALARIA DAY

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                          HON. DIANE E. WATSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 22, 2009

  Ms. WATSON. Madam Speaker, a person dies of malaria every 30 seconds. 
The vast majority of these deaths occur in children under five years in 
age. Today, malaria continues to cripple developing countries with the 
high costs of treatment and the loss of productivity.
  However, there is continued hope on the horizon. A recently 
discovered drug could prevent mutations that led to drug resistance. 
There are significant efforts to discover a malaria vaccine, with over 
20 vaccines currently in development. Treatment with A.C.T. is 
extremely effective, but unfortunately unavailable to poor people in 
developing nations who are ill and dying.
  We must remember that almost half the world's population is at risk 
of dying from this preventable and treatable disease.
  Madam Speaker, let us recommit ourselves with renewed vigor this 
World Malaria Day, April 25, to combat malaria and rid the developing 
world of this scourge.

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