To commemorate Earth Day, we examine the impact of extreme weather events on malaria, through the perspective of the Madagascar humanitarian crisis. Madagascar is famous for having some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and lush rainforests. Well-known for its biodiversity, the island nation is home to 5% of the world’s plant and animal species. … Continued
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Are you traveling anytime soon? Maybe somewhere tropical? I hate to be a pest, but you need to make sure you protect yourself from malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. Malaria is a deadly yet preventable disease that is quite common in many popular tourist destinations (check out this CDC map to see if your destination … Continued
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Charline (left), 11, fled her village because of recent armed clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). She and her family are among the over 5 million people in the DRC taking refuge in displacement camps. “I want the war to stop so I can continue to study and prepare for my future,” … Continued
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Famous for its barrier reef, rainforests, and vibrant ethnic diversity, Belize may soon earn a new distinction: The Central American country is close to receiving its malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). It’s been three years since Belize last reported a nonimported case of malaria, a disease that was once endemic throughout the … Continued
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Last week during the UN General Assembly, United to Beat Malaria brought together Africa and US-based malaria advocates to share their experiences and build their advocacy skills. These advocates came to New York City from all over the world – Cameroon, Wyoming, Tanzania, Ohio, UAE, to name a few – to lend their voices to … Continued
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In a landmark moment for the fight against malaria, the Seventh Global Fund Replenishment Conference raised a record-breaking $14.25 billion to support countries in the fight against malaria, HIV/AIDS, and Tuberculosis over the next three years. While this amount represents the largest-ever pledging total in the Global Fund’s 20-year history, or to any multilateral institution, … Continued
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