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Malaria Symptoms: chills nausea convulsions severe headaches muscle pain & weakness high fever (106 o F) What is Malaria Malaria can lead to brain damage, organ failure, coma, other infections, or death.

Malaria is preventable. A disease of poverty.

1 death every 30 seconds…

1 death every 60 seconds…

Every 60 Seconds…... a child in Africa dies of malaria 2,000 children will die today 655,000 children will die this year

0 deaths A world with no malaria

Holston Conference’s Goal 100,000 lives saved $1 million

Our Faith in Action…

A History of Healing

Prevention Nets Access to diagnostic tests and medicine Draining standing water Improving sanitation

Treatment Improving infrastructure The UMC operates hundreds of churches, schools, and hospitals in Africa Ensure facilities have the diagnostic tests and treatment needed to save lives

Education Outreach to those who need it most Train thousands of local people in African communities to teach their communities about avoiding malaria “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ---Nelson Mandela

Communication African communities do not rely on printed communications Upgrade communication networks Building new radio stations Providing hand-crank and solar-powered radios

World Class Results 846,000 nets distributed 5,000 local Community Health workers trained 15 in-country health boards established and trained to oversee comprehensive programs

Community outreach Imagine No Malaria = Opportunity

Together we will save MILLIONS OF LIVES!

Connect Imagine No Malaria:

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito. African Proverb

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