Malaria

Malaria Policy Advisory Committee

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MPAC Chair Kevin Marsh and GMP Director Pedro Alonso at the September 2016 MPAC meeting
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Independent strategic advice

The Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) was established in 2011 to provide independent strategic advice to WHO as part of a transparent, responsive and credible policy-setting process on malaria.
MPAC plenary session September 2016
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World’s foremost experts on malaria

MPAC brings together some of the world’s foremost experts on malaria. The Committee convenes twice a year in Geneva.
Participants to the September 2016 MPAC meeting
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Transparency and inclusivity

To ensure transparency and inclusivity, the majority of discussions occur in open sessions.
MPAC member Professor Ahmed Adeel at the September 2016 MPAC meeting
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Evidence-informed recommendations

Members provide WHO with high-quality, evidence-informed advice and recommendations.
MPAC member Professor Gao Qi during the September 2016 meeting
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Independent advice

Members serve in an independent and personal capacity.
MPAC member Professor Brian Greenwood at the September 2016 meeting
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A broad range of disciplines

Members represent a broad range of disciplines, expertise, and experience encompassing many aspects of malaria control and elimination.
MPAC chair Kevin Marsh and GMP Director Pedro Alonso during the September 2016 MPAC meeting
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Building consensus

MPAC recommendations are, as a rule, taken by consensus. In the exceptional situation that a consensus on a particular issue cannot be reached, the Chair is asked to report the majority and minority views.
Dr Hoda Atta, Regional Malaria Advisor for the Eastern Mediterranean during the September 2016 MPAC meeting
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Regional representation

Malaria-dedicated staff from all WHO regional offices participate in the twice yearly meeting, contributing key input to the Committee's discussions.
Dr Scorr Filler, Global Fund, and Dr Mark Young, UNICEF, at the September 2016 MPAC meeting
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Observers

Representatives of the Global Fund, UNICEF and other organizations are invited to participate as observers in MPAC meetings and deliberations.
MPAC members Dr Kamini Mendis and Professor Nick White at the September 2016 meeting
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Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030

MPAC members oversaw the development of the "Global Technical Strategy for Malaria 2016-2030". The Strategy sets the target of reducing global malaria incidence and mortality rates by at least 90% by 2030.
MPAC member Professor Tom Burkot during the September 2016 meeting
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Next meeting

Read the report from the March 2017 meeting. The next meeting will be held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 17–19 October 2017.