François Bozizé, The President of Central African Republic was recently diagnosed with malaria. President Bozizé was suffering from typical malaria symptoms during a meeting with Julia Samuel. Julia had just treated hundreds of Biaka (pygmy) children in the South West of CAR when she met with the President at a post by the Sangha River. Julia treated to President with coartem. President Bozizé recovered over the course of three days and is reported to be good health.