On January 31, 2024, the United to Beat Malaria Grassroots team kicked off our pilot Advocacy Ambassadors program with a cohort of 20 students from across the country who will take a leadership role in rallying their campus communities in support of global programs working to end malaria. Ambassadors can refer to this post to … Continued
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The 2023 World Malaria Report revealed that, following significant setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, malaria rates have stabilized in many respects. Nevertheless, malaria cases and deaths remain higher than they were pre-pandemic, in part due to growing drug and insecticide resistance, rising rates of humanitarian crises and displacement, an invasive new mosquito species in the African continent, among other threats. And yet, … Continued
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We are looking forward to another impactful year of advocacy as we all unite to #BeatMalaria! As we move into this new year, we look back at 2023 with great appreciation for all your efforts in supporting life-saving malaria programs. Together we led 226 meetings with members of Congress across 41 states! Congratulations to each … Continued
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Champions, Thank you for your incredible efforts in meeting with members of Congress. We are continually inspired by your dedication and impressed by your growth as leaders in the fight to #beatmalaria! As we move into the final quarter of the year, we will continue to press Congress for support of life-saving malaria programs. We … Continued
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Summit season has officially arrived! We are absolutely thrilled to be able to gather in-person to #beatmalaria! Together, we have an opportunity to eradicate malaria, one of the deadliest diseases in human history. Eradicating this ancient disease will require sustained commitment, collaboration, and innovation from governments, private sector, the global health community, and individuals — like … Continued
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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a second malaria vaccine — R21/Matrix-M — following the advice of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG). Developed by the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute and the Serum Institute of India, R21 becomes the second malaria vaccine … Continued
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Thank you to all the Champions who raised their voices in support of life-saving global malaria programs as part of our virtual Advocacy Day on September 14! Because of your efforts, Meetings with Congress were a massive success! 108 Champions representing 36 states held 84 meetings with Congressional offices, advocating for full funding for the President’s Malaria … Continued
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On Tuesday, September 5, students from the University of Delaware came together to recognize International Charity Day (9/5) with the United to Beat Malaria. Students raised awareness for malaria’s impact on women and children and asking for your help in the global fight to end malaria for good! The event was hosted in collaboration with … Continued
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On August 20 each year, we recognize World Mosquito Day, commemorating the 1897 discovery by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross that female anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. This discovery launched scientists into a new age of research in the fight against malaria. Thanks to the commitment of champions like you — we continue to … Continued
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Thank you to Ms. Karina Chavez, Partnerships Officer, Americas at UNHCR for joining our World Refugee Day Advocacy Webinar on June 19th. Karina spoke with United to Beat Malaria Champions about the work of UNHCR to protect and support the health of refugees, particularly those living in malaria-endemic countries. UNHCR marks this year’s World Refugee … Continued
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