On May 30, the White House released the Trump Administration’s detailed budget request for FY26. While the State Department’s Congressional Budget Justification proposes a 62% overall cut to global health programs, it specifically prioritizes funding for global health security efforts to prevent infectious diseases, including polio eradication programs and the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI). For … Continued
Read ArticleStay updated with our campaign by subscribing to The Monthly. Malaria Champions Honor World Malaria Day and Call for Continued U.S. Investment in the Malaria Fight On Capitol Hill, United to Beat Malaria and Malaria Roundtable partners brought together lawmakers, global health leaders, and advocates for a World Malaria Day reception. Sen. Coons (D-DE), former … Continued
Read ArticleIn honor of the 19th anniversary of the Nothing But Nets article, we are excited to announce Maya Monroe as the winner of the third annual Rick Reilly Award. The Rick Reilly Award is given each year to a United to Beat Malaria supporter who has helped raise awareness and support for the fight against malaria through … Continued
Read ArticleSen. Coons (D-DE), former Reps. Royce (R-CA) and Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), and leaders highlight progress against malaria, need for strong, committed investments WASHINGTON—Last night on Capitol Hill, United to Beat Malaria and Malaria Roundtable partners brought together lawmakers, global health leaders, and advocates for a World Malaria Day reception. Speakers underscored the United States’ track record … Continued
Read ArticleWASHINGTON—United to Beat Malaria Executive Director Margaret McDonnell issued the following statement on World Malaria Day: This World Malaria Day reminds us that, while the world has made enormous progress against this disease in recent decades, this progress cannot be taken for granted and continued U.S. investment and partnership with endemic countries is critical to … Continued
Read ArticleAptive Environmental and United to Beat Malaria’s eight-year partnership protects young kids from malaria Today is World Malaria Day, an annual observance highlighting the successes reached to end malaria and continued innovation needed to accelerate progress. Our collaboration with award-winning pest control expert Aptive Environmental is just one example of how partnerships can help protect … Continued
Read ArticleApril 25th is World Malaria Day, a day that recognizes global efforts to control malaria. In the past 25 years, 45 countries and 1 territory have eliminated malaria. Global malaria programs have averted 2.2 billion malaria cases and prevented 12.7 million malaria deaths. But we are at a crossroads. Although malaria deaths have declined steadily … Continued
Read ArticleSince 2000, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) has revolutionized routine childhood vaccines for families worldwide, immunizing more than one billion children and saving more than 18 million lives. Thanks to a strong, bipartisan partnership with the U.S., Gavi’s work helps to keep Americans and the world safer and healthier. Gavi plays a critical role in … Continued
Read ArticleUnited to Beat Malaria invites you to go the extra “kilometer” in the fight to beat malaria. Between April 25-May 10, 2025, join supporters around the world for the fourth annual Move Against Malaria 5K, virtual event to raise awareness and funds to support lifesaving malaria tools and programs. This is a virtual 5K event, … Continued
Read ArticleUnited to Beat Malaria 2025 Leadership Summit Recap From March 16-18th, 2025, more than 120 passionate malaria advocates from 45 U.S. states (our largest reach ever!) traveled to Washington D.C. for our annual Leadership Summit to advocate for strong bipartisan leadership and robust funding for the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative; the Global Fund to Fight … Continued
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