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Education is making a difference with women in sub-Saharan Africa.

Education is making a difference among women and their communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Malaria deaths fell by 33% in the African region between 2000 and 2010.

Fact: Malaria deaths fell by 33% in the African region between 2000 and 2010.

Half of sub-Saharan African households now own an anti-malaria net, up from just 3% in 2000.

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