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NY J03310
Resolution
Status
Passed
12/28/2020
Primary Sponsor
Roxanne Persaud
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AI Summary
- Requests Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 25, 2020, as Malaria Day in New York State, in conjunction with World Malaria Day observance
- Notes that malaria remains a major cause of global poverty and inequity, with approximately 3.2 billion people at risk and over 200 million cases reported annually
- States that while local malaria transmission was eliminated from the United States in the early 1950s, the Center for Disease Control reported over 1,700 cases of imported malaria in 2013, the highest since tracking began in 1973
- Recognizes Malaria Day's importance in promoting public awareness and education about malaria's causes, treatment, and prevention strategies including insecticidal nets, diagnostic tests, and preventative treatment
- Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor
Legislative Description
Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim April 25, 2020, as Malaria Day in the State of New York
Last Action
ADOPTED
12/28/2020
Committee Referrals
Finance8/3/2020
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