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
Read ArticleA Successful 2022 Virtual Leadership Summit Thank you, Champions, for attending our first Advocacy Webinar as United to Beat Malaria! If you couldn’t make it, click here to view the slides and recording. We started off the webinar by celebrating the many wins from this year’s Leadership Summit and Advocacy Day. There are so many … Continued
Read ArticleWashington, D.C. (March 28, 2022) — United to Beat Malaria Executive Director Margaret McDonnell released the following statement on the Biden Administration’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget request: “We applaud the Biden Administration’s commitment to ending the burden of malaria for good, as reflected in the Fiscal Year 2023 President’s Budget Request.” “This is a significant … Continued
Read ArticleNext-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
Read ArticleWith World Malaria Day on the horizon, the global community has plenty of landmarks to celebrate in the fight against this deadly disease. The latest issue of Malaria in the Media features stories showcasing health care heroes on the ground and incredible scientific strides being made towards creating a malaria-free world. From the New York … Continued
Read ArticleUnited to Beat Malaria invites you to go the extra “kilometer” in the fight to beat malaria. We’ve launched a 5k walk/run event, Move Against Malaria, that will take place May 20-June 5 and will bring together malaria champions from around the world. This is a virtual 5K event, meaning that you can participate from … Continued
Read ArticleDear Champions, From the whole team here at United to Beat Malaria, please accept our sincerest gratitude for making the 2022 Leadership Summit a resounding success! Because of your hard work and dedication, we were able to meet with 136 Congressional Offices from 33 states to advocate for increased funding for the President’s Malaria Initiative … Continued
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Read ArticleOur campaign’s story began in 2006 with a sports column titled Nothing But Nets, in which Rick Reilly issued a call to action: send nets to help protect families from malaria. More than 15 years later, the UN Foundation’s Nothing But Nets campaign has built a diverse network of over 350,000 supporters and partners. Working … Continued
Read ArticleToday, March 8th, the global community unites to celebrate International Women’s Day. As patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, women and adolescent girls disproportionately experience the health, societal, and economic brunt of malaria. The Nothing But Nets campaign continues to fight to beat malaria – a disease that largely impacts pregnant women and children. In 2020, … Continued
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