Anglicans sing to fight malaria – but call for more research

From Mozambique-

Anglican choirs in Mozambique are singing to raise awareness of malaria.Anglicans in Mozambique are spearheading a campaign to combat malaria – but say developing countries are struggling because global medical research is focused on the west.

One successful part of the malaria campaign in Mozambique saw Anglican choirs singing about malaria while competing in TV talent shows – and winning.

The Rt Revd Dinis Sengulane, Bishop of Lebombo, said: ‘Young people are very involved in the church and there has been a wonderful growth of choirs. They compete on TV and often come first or second. Recently they were singing about malaria.’ He added: ‘Malaria is a killer. We need to educate people and explain the implications.

Anglicans are at the forefront of this campaign, with other religious groups participating.’ But Bishop Denis believes the global community should do more – rather than focusing on medical concerns that affect the west. He said: ‘It is disheartening when you consider how little is happening with malaria in our country, then see the massive global response to something like bird flu, which wasn’t nearly so severe.

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