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Marathon and partners recognized for malaria control

Marathon Oil Corp. and its partners announced dramatic results of a malaria control project on Bioko Island in Equatorial Guinea.

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene reports Marathon, Noble Energy Inc., GEPetrol (the national oil company of Equatorial Guinea), and Sociedad Nacional de Gas GE (Sonagas), cooperated with the government of Equatorial Guinea in a private-public malaria control partnership.

The project resulted in a 64% reduction in deaths among children younger than 5, a 57% decline in the prevalence of malaria infections in children ages 2-5, and an 86% decline in anemia in children ages 2-5. All these statistics involve Bioko Island.

Marathon Chief Executive Officer and Pres. Clarence Cazalot said the oil company was extremely pleased with the results, which surpassed goals already set by the United Nations.

“When Marathon began business operations in Equatorial Guinea, we quickly identified malaria as a key issue facing both employees and the local communities on Bioko Island,” Cazalot said.

Malaria kills more than 1 million people every year, and most of the deaths involve children younger than 5 years. The UN Millennium Development Goals call for a 66% reduction in mortality among children under 5 by 2015.

Labels: Sonagas , UN , malaria , GEPetrol , Noble Energy , Marathon Oil

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Paula Dittrick has covered oil and gas from Houston for more than 20 years. Starting in May 2007, she developed a health, safety, and environment beat for Oil & Gas Journal. Dittrick is familiar with the industry’s financial aspects. She also monitors issues associated with carbon sequestration and renewable energy.

Dittrick joined OGJ in February 2001. Previously, she worked for Dow Jones and United Press International. She began writing about oil and gas as UPI’s West Texas bureau chief during the 1980s. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska in 1974.

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