Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2024 World Malaria Report, an annual report that provides a comprehensive update on global and regional malaria data and trends. This century, remarkable progress has been made against malaria, one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases. According to the 2024 World Malaria Report: Since 2000, the malaria … Continued
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Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2022 World Malaria Report, an annual report that provides a comprehensive update on global and regional malaria data and trends. The report tracks investments in malaria programs and research; provides data on malaria prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance; and addresses a multitude of threats that could derail … Continued
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Meet Margaret (Maggie) Crookston, United to Beat Malaria’s Communications and Digital Media Intern. Maggie has been a vital member of our Communications team for the past month and will be with us until the end of summer. She has both supported and led a wide range of editorial, film production, social media, graphic design, and … Continued
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World Malaria Day 2022 is here! This occasion provides an opportunity for the global community to celebrate the remarkable progress made this century against this disease and to reinforce what is needed to keep the world on track towards eradication within this generation. Today, progress is being threatened by a variety of global challenges, including … Continued
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Across Three Countries, Environmental Issues Intersect with Malaria Crises. Today, April 22, marks the birth of the modern environmental movement. This year, the theme of Earth Day is “Invest In Our Planet.” United to beat Malaria realizes the importance of building a healthier planet in order to ensure every person has the right to living … Continued
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On April 21, the United Nations recognizes World Creativity and Innovation Day, acknowledging the role of creative problem-solving in all aspects of human development, including in the fight against diseases around the globe. From insecticide-treated bed nets to rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin-based treatments, the development of innovative new tools has helped cut the malaria … Continued
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Meet Miska Salemann, United to Beat Malaria’s Communications and Digital Media Intern. Miska has been a vital member of our Communications team for the past eight months. She has both supported and lead a wide range of editorial, film production, social media, graphic design, and other communications projects. Before her internship comes to a close, … Continued
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This World Health Worker Week, United to Beat Malaria is celebrating healthcare workers on the frontlines making a difference in the fight against malaria. Northeastern Nigeria is one of the most malaria-affected areas in the world. Additionally, the Boko Haram insurgency continues to impact access to healthcare for many displaced and vulnerable populations. Healthcare workers, … Continued
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Next-generation mosquito net is highly effective at reducing malaria among children, study finds. For decades, long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have proven to reduce malaria cases across sub-Saharan Africa. However, in many countries, high levels of mosquito resistance to pyrethroid-only nets have compromised progress. According to the 2020 World Malaria Report, 78 countries reported mosquito resistance … Continued
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Washington, D.C. – The World Health Organization (WHO) announced today that El Salvador has been certified as malaria-free. “Today is a momentous day in the global fight against malaria,” said Nothing But Nets campaign Executive Director Margaret Reilly McDonnell in response to the news. “El Salvador’s hard-fought journey to achieve malaria elimination is a model … Continued
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