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"My company supports this petition because it will draw global attention to the needs of people living with HIV and AIDS to be protected from malaria," said Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, CEO of Vestergaard Frandsen. "More importantly, integrated efforts help save lives and reduce suffering among some of the most vulnerable people in the world. I'd like to thank everyone who has supported this petition for adding their names to the growing chorus of people demanding that everyone living with HIV/AIDS also be protected from malaria."

Studies estimate that HIV may increase the clinical malaria by 28% and mortality by 114% in certain countries, while also confirming that HIV-infected adults in malaria endemic areas are at increased risk. Although the consequences of co-infection can be severe for anyone, malaria and HIV interactions are particularly dangerous for pregnant women and children.

The complexity of co-infection demands effective management and strengthening of health care delivery systems. Multiple disease approaches are life-saving, efficient and offer an opportunity to ease the burden on community health care workers and strained health infrastructure.

"It is vital that the HIV/AIDS and malaria communities collaborate to ensure protection and treatment for all who are suffering from these two diseases and protect those who are at risk, like young children and pregnant women," said Prof. Awa Marie Coll-Seck, Executive Director of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership, during ICASA. "By forming strong partnerships and joining forces on critical health issues, we can make a huge di
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