Applications are now open for the first-ever Global Health Advocacy Summit, which will be a joint event with ~100 Shot@Life and United to Beat Malaria Champions on February 9th – 11th, 2026, in Washington D.C.! Advocates will hear from global health experts and further develop their advocacy skills. They will then attend congressional meetings on Capitol Hill (2/10), encouraging their lawmakers to fully fund global … Continued
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A huge thank you to every Champion who advocated for global malaria programs during our virtual meetings on September 9th. Because of you, the event was a massive success! Together, we achieved incredible reach: Champions from 31 states met with 70 Congressional offices. Constituents spoke directly to lawmakers about the value of U.S. leadership in … Continued
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Champions, Thank you for joining our training webinars leading up to our virtual advocacy day on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. You can find the recordings and slides for our training series below: Monday, August 11 Webinar – Recording | Slides Monday, August 25 Webinar – Recording | Slides Monday, September 8 Webinar – Register here. Meeting Prep Documents To … Continued
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In response to the Senate’s passage of a rescissions package requested following a request from the Administration, the United to Beat Malaria and Shot@Life campaigns issued the following statement: WASHINGTON—We are pleased that Congress voted to protect lifesaving global health programs from rescissions. These programs keep Americans safe and stop deadly diseases that threaten children … Continued
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Thanks to the commitment of Champions like you, we have made great strides in securing funding to support malaria elimination. With the current funding climate, your continued advocacy is critical to protecting these life-saving investments. Make a direct impact by joining our Virtual Advocacy Day on Tuesday, September 9th. Together, we will meet with our … Continued
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WASHINGTON—The United to Beat Malaria campaign issued the following statement in response to comments indicating a withdrawal of U.S. support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance at the Health and Prosperity through Immunisation Summit in Brussels: “United to Beat Malaria calls on the Administration to reconsider its decision to cease funding for Gavi, a highly effective, … Continued
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Sen. 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
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WASHINGTON—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
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April 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
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Since 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
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