Background on the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, which was established under President George W. Bush nearly twenty years ago and has received strong bipartisan support across Administrations and Congresses ever since, has played a pivotal role in significantly reducing malaria cases and deaths worldwide. Specifically, PMI-supported countries – which … Continued
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At the University of Notre Dame, mullets are not just a fashion statement on campus. The rad haircut from the 1980s is a force for good to fight malaria, the world’s deadliest mosquito-born disease. In 2013, the president of St. Edward’s Hall at University of Notre Dame challenged Hall residents to launch a campaign against … Continued
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In our campaign’s 18th year, United to Beat Malaria made a far-reaching impact in 2024 through our on-the-ground programs in Africa, Latin American, and the Caribbean; our U.S. Government advocacy in support of vital US-funded malaria programs; and our many initiatives to convene, educate, and activate supporters and partners around the world. Below is a … Continued
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The U.S. is a founding member and critical leader of WHO, which plays a key role protecting Americans and people around the world from malaria and other dangerous diseases WASHINGTON — On Monday, January 20, President Trump issued an executive order to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). In response to … Continued
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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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Throughout 2024, college students across the country mobilized their peers to take action in support of life-saving global malaria programs including the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB, and Malaria (Global Fund), Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, UNICEF, and CDC. Let’s take a look at some highlights! Yashaswi Bista and “SupplyHer” … Continued
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For more stories of hope, healthcare, and refugee resilience, read the entire special report: ‘On Uganda’s edge, a coordinated effort to improve health for refugee families.’ Susan Kaji is a single mother of seven and refugee from South Sudan who has lived in Uganda’s Bidibidi refugee settlement, Zone 5, since 2016. Zone 5 is the … Continued
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For more stories of hope, healthcare, and refugee resilience, read the entire special report: ‘On Uganda’s edge, a coordinated effort to improve health for refugee families.’ In Uganda’s Bidibidi refugee settlement, Village Health Team (VHTs) members like Gibson Mandela are the first line of defense against malaria and other diseases. A refugee from South Sudan, … Continued
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For more stories of hope, healthcare, and refugee resilience, read the entire special report: ‘On Uganda’s edge, a coordinated effort to improve health for refugee families.’ Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to malaria, which can lead to miscarriage, premature delivery, low birth weight, congenital infection, and perinatal death. This is the reason midwives like Scovia Acako … Continued
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Summit season has officially arrived! We are absolutely thrilled to be able to gather in Washington, D.C. on March 16th – March 18th ! 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 … Continued
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