ACP PRESS STATEMENT - Malaria control
PORT MORESBY
NOVEMEBER 27, 2008
The European Union has assured African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group that it is strongly committed to strengthening malaria control and encouraged by the significant progress demonstrated in Zambia, Rwanda and Ethiopia.
The assurance was made in response to a question from European Parliamentarian Marie-Arlette Carlotti during question time at the 16th Session of the Joint ACP-EU Parliamentarian in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with EU Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, Louis Michel.
Mr Michel addressed the ACP-EU Assembly before taking questions from the Parliamentarians on various issues affecting ACP States.
The Commission said that despite the improvement in fighting malaria in some countries, there is no time for complacency.
There is significant reduction of malaria in Zambia, Rwanda and Ethiopia through expanded coverage with long lasting insecticidal nets and the introduction of artemisnin-based combination therapies.
The EU Commission said it is working with member states to mobilize fundings and develop effective ways to support partner countries through the European Programme for action to confront HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis through external action.
REPORT
MPs also debated Report on the Protection of Civilians during Peacekeeping Operations by the UN and Regional Organisations.
The report among others; strongly condemns cases of peacekeepers abusing their power and becoming involved in sexual exploitation of civilians on the ground or in corruption practices.
Meanwhile, Hon Lucien Noel Bembamba, Minister of Economic and Financial Affairs of Burkina Faso, President in Office of the ACP Council, also addressed the Assembly, followed by a statement from Former French Minister delegate for Cooperation and Francophony, Pierre-Andre Wilter, representing the President in Office of the EU Council.
The ACP-EU Assembly concludes on Friday with the Port Moresby Declaration.
For details contact ACP Attache de Press in Port Moresby.
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