CD17.R13: Estimated requirements for the eradication of malaria in the Americas

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17th DIRECTING COUNCIL

19th SESSION OF THE REGIONAL COMMITTEE

THE 17th DIRECTING COUNCIL,

Having considered the report on the estimated requirements for the eradication of malaria in the

Americas (Document CD17/13);1

Bearing in mind the great interest of the Governments in obtaining suitable financing for their

malaria eradication campaigns;

Bearing in mind that the delay in obtaining funds for some campaigns is increasing both their

duration and cost;

Considering the importance of the assistance rendered by the Special Malaria Fund and the

contributions of PAHO and WHO that have enabled the Pan American Health Organization to

provide the Governments with specialized assistance and supplies; and

Considering that PAHO, in conformity with the approved plan, continues to take into its regular

budget costs [that are] presently associated with special funds,

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1. To take note of the estimated requirements for the eradication of malaria in the Americas

(Document CD17/13).

2. To commend the Governments for the efforts they are making to solve the problem of financing

malaria eradication campaigns until eradication is achieved.

3. To express its thanks to the Government of the United States of America for its assistance and its

keen interest in the eradication of malaria in the Americas.

4. To note that PAHO continues to take into its regular budget costs [that are] presently associated

with special funds, but to insist on the need to maintain the Special Malaria Fund by means of

voluntary contributions and WHO funds.

5. To instruct the Director of the Bureau to continue to review the estimated costs of the eradication

program and report to the Directing Council in due course.