A 2024-2025 College Ambassador, Rutendo Kahari studies biochemistry at The College of St. Scholastica. I never imagined I would be walking into the halls of Congress advocating for lifesaving, global health initiatives. This thought landed hard as my plane banked over the glistening Potomac River, the monuments lining up in the haze. I pressed my … Continued
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The United to Beat Malaria and Shot@Life campaigns issued the following statement in response to the House Appropriations Committee’s vote to approve National Security and Related Programs (NSRP) legislation for FY26: We are pleased that the House’s FY26 foreign affairs funding bill includes more than $9.5 billion for global health programs, strongly funding critical global … 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—Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) certified Suriname as malaria-free, making it the first country in the Amazonian region in South America to eliminate malaria. Now, a total of 46 countries and one territory around the world have received malaria-free certifications. “Today, we celebrate Suriname’s historic achievement. Through the efforts of governments, frontline health workers, … Continued
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Stay updated with our campaign by subscribing to The Monthly. Protect Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance The Administration announced its formal decision to end funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which provides access to lifesaving immunizations for children around the world. The U.S. has historically been a strong supporter of Gavi on a bipartisan basis, helping … 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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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
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Stay 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
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In 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
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