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Eradicate Malaria
Eradicating malaria remains a topic of discussion. Specifically, is it possible? The Houston Chronicle this morning raised the possibility as it notes the efforts of Exxon and The United Methodist Church to provide bednets to children in malarial regions...

Posted 11-12-2007 8:14 PM by Perspectives

Malaria: What Next?
The second and third days of the Malaria Forum conducted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation turned out to be as stimulating and inspiring as day one. Important research was reported in a continuous stream. As a layperson, I’m an interested...

Posted 10-19-2007 12:29 PM by Perspectives

Eradicating Malaria
The “E” word. Melinda Gates spoke it today at the Malaria Forum convened by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The word is eradication. It’s perhaps the most controversial issue discussed in private by researchers and practitioners...

Posted 10-17-2007 1:29 PM by Perspectives

Pledge for Malaria Bednets
Bishop Janice Huie, President of the Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church, pledged $1.5 million for bednets for Cote d’Ivoire when she attended the Clinton Global Initiative this week. Her participation in the Initiative is reported...

Posted 09-30-2007 7:57 PM by Perspectives