Mandy Moore Helping Raise Money To Fight Malaria

In a conference call with reporters on Friday, Actress Mandy Moore announces that she is currently in the Central African Republic (CAR) this week, teaming up with the UN Foundation to help raise funds for net beds that can be used to prevent mosquito bites, which are the primary cause of malaria. (0:17)

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President Clinton: Global Warming Responsible For Rise In Malaria

President Bill Clinton says global warming has played a role in the rise of Malaria globally.

"There is no question that Malaria is occurring at higher and higher altitudes in places it didn't before because mosquitos are going to places they didn't feel comfortable before," said Clinton. (0:12)
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President Bush: U.S. needs to stay committed to the fight against hunger, disease

President Bush wants the United States to be a key player in the future of disease prevention and treatment across the world. The United States can begin in developing nations by fighting diseases like malaria, HIV/ AIDS, hookworm, and river blindness, Bush says. The challenge for future presidents and congresses is to keep the commitment for fighting disease and global hunger. (2:00)
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Eight years in--how are the Millennium Development Goals?

TRNS Ellen Ratner interviews Pragati Pascal of the United Nations about the Millennium Development Goals and the progress that has been made in the first eight years of the new millennium. (5:53)
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