President Carter and Dominican Public Health Minister, Bautista Rojas Gomez.
Dr. Bautista Rojas Gómez, Dominican Public Health Minister; President Carter; and, Dr. José M. Puello
President Carter takes questions from Dominican journalists
Christopher Lambert, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., and Mrs. Carter
President Carter; Chistopher Lambert, Chargé d'Affaires, a.i.; and Mrs. Carter
Casilda Tejada Abreu sits under the mosquito net that covers her bed at her home in La Bomba, Dominican Republic, October 7th, 2009. Because they live near a river where mosquitos breed, Casilda and her family live are particularly susceptible to malaria. Sleeping under mosquito nets is one of the most common and effective methods of preventing malaria. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Microscopista Osiris Gil is pictured with a microscopic image of malaria parasites at Hospital Ramon Matias Mella in Dajabon, Dominican Republic, October 4th, 2009. Newer and more efficient microscopes in both Dominican Republic and Haiti are some of the many benefits of The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Project. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Haitians heading back home to Haiti cross the Massacre River that separates the country from Dominican Republic, October 4th, 2009. The area has been the site of numerous conflicts between the two countries in years gone by, but now the people of the surrounding towns benefit from a healthy trade relationship. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Gilda Ventura, a Biology Entymologyst, puts a mosquito that she has caught into a paper cup in Dajabon, Dominican Republic, October 4th, 2009. The mosquitos will later be tested for the parasites that cause malaria. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Haitians heading to Dajabon, Dominican Republic for the weekly market cross the Massacre River that separates the two countries, October 5th, 2009. The area has been the site of numerous conflicts between the two countries in years gone by, but now the people of the surrounding towns benefit from a healthy trade relationship. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
A young girl with a fever is comforted by her mother while she waits to be tested for malaria at Centre Medico-Socialde in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 5th, 2009. The efforts of The Bi-National Malaria and Lympathic Filariasis Project have increased malaria surveillance and treatment in both Dominican Republic and Haiti. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Partners in The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Project meet in Dajabon, Dominican Republic, October 5th, 2009. From left: Dr. Joanel Mondestin, Dr. Jean Denis Pierre, Dr. David Joa, and Dr. Angel Solis. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Children with fever receive malaria treatment in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 6th, 2009. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Haitian health worker Jonel Mompremier pricks the finger of a young child to test his blood for malaria parasites in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 6th, 2009. The efforts of The Bi-National Malaria and Lympathic Filariasis Project have increased malaria surveillance and treatment in both Dominican Republic and Haiti. "The most important thing we can do is eliminate malaria," Mompremier says. "I'm happy to contribute to the solution." Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Mrs. Antoine Marius holds her three-month-old baby boy, Antoine Mackenley, in front of the mosquito net over her bed in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 6th, 2009. Under The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Project, nets are provided to both Haiti and Dominican Republic. Sleeping under mosquito nets is one of the most common and effective methods of preventing malaria. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Dr. David Joa of The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Project, right, shows U.S. President Jimmy Carter, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, and Dr. Donald Hopkins a map that illustrates a reduction in malaria cases, Dajabon, Dominican Republic, October 7th, 2009. The efforts of The Bi-National Malaria and Lympathic Filariasis Project have increased malaria surveillance and treatment in both Dominican Republic and Haiti. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter shakes the hand of a young girl while visiting La Bomba, Dominican Republic, October 7th, 2009. La Bomba lies near the border of Haiti, and health workers there are actively involved in malaria surveillance under The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Program. President Carter visited Dominican Republic and Haiti to highlight the fight against malaria. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter is welcomed into the home of Juan Tavares Rodriguez in La Bomba, Dominican Republic, October 7th, 2009. La Bomba lies near the border of Haiti, and health workers there are actively involved in malaria surveillance under The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Program. President Carter visited Dominican Republic and Haiti to highlight the fight against malaria. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Dr. John Hardman greets children in La Bomba, Dominican Republic, October 7th, 2009. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Dr. Angel Solis shows U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter mosquitos that have been captured and will be tested for malaria parasites in La Bomba, Dominican Republic, October 7th, 2009. La Bomba lies near the border of Haiti, and health workers there are actively involved in malaria surveillance under The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Program. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter are welcomed into Centre Medico-Socialde in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 7th, 2009. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
U.S. President Jimmy Carter examines a slide with malaria parasites as Rosalynn Carter looks on at Centre Medico-Socialde in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 7th, 2009. Newer and more efficient microscopes in both Dominican Republic and Haiti are some of the many benefits of The Bi-National Malaria and Lymphatic Filariasis Project. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
President Jimmy Carter poses for a photo with Haitian malaria health workers at Centre Medico-Socialde in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 7th, 2009. President Carter visited Dominican Republic and Haiti to highlight the Bi-National Project through which the two countries work together in the fight against malaria. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter holds a feverish child after the child was tested for malaria during a visit to Centre Medico-Socialde in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, October 7th, 2009. Looking on are Dr. Donald Hopkins, Dr. John Hardman, Dr. Joanel Mondestin, and U.S. President Jimmy Carter, from left. Credit: Carter Center/Peter DiCampo.
