The award-winning singer Youssou N'Dour has become one of the most public African figures fighting to control malaria. In 2005 he held a "Roll Back Malaria" concert and invited singers from around the world to perform in his native Senegal.

He's been invited to the White House, and to speak to international leaders about the importance of coming up with a strategy to eradicate a disease the kills a million children every year.

"I tell them ... this is the only war the leaders can win, and they have to win this war against malaria."

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