Africa – a continent with over 800 million youth – has long been considered a sleeping giant for the sports of baseball and softball. But the challenges of developing these two sports are immense, hindered by a lack of facilities, funding, and familiarity. Oh, and the equipment – it’s expensive and must be imported. These … Continued
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It all started just over a decade ago, likely at the port of Djibouti. It’s believed that a ship unknowingly transported mosquito larvae from Asia to the east African port. This is the prevailing origin story of how an Asian mosquito species – Anopheles Stephensi (An. Stephensi) – started its dangerous spread across Africa. These … Continued
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Part 9 of our Malaria Gamechangers series (check out Episodes 1-8) highlights the RTS,S/AS01 [RTS,S] malaria vaccine, the first-ever malaria vaccine to receive World Health Organization (WHO) approval for widespread use. Developed by GSK, RTS,S has already been administered to nearly 1.7 million children through pilots in Kenya, Ghana, and Malawi. The 4-dose vaccine has shown to reduce … Continued
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On July 9th, 2011, the Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. As such, yesterday marked the 12-year anniversary of South Sudan’s independence, rendering it the world’s youngest nation as of 2023. While South Sudan initially made massive strides forward – perpetuated by the goodwill of its people and the international community – the … Continued
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Part 8 of our Malaria Gamechangers series (check out Episodes 1-7) highlights the development of monoclonal antibodies for malaria prevention. Many associate monoclonal antibody drugs with the COVID-19 pandemic. These man-made proteins, which act like human antibodies and offer passive immunity, hold tremendous potential well beyond COVID-19. In recent years, antibody candidates have emerged for … Continued
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Washington DC, June 21, 2023 – The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Belize for achieving malaria elimination, a significant milestone more than 70 years in the making. Belize becomes the second Central American country, after El Salvador, and 43rd country worldwide to receive malaria-free certification. “Belize is the latest success story in the decades-long … Continued
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On World Refugee Day, we reflect on the 108.4 million people worldwide who’ve been displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and other factors. These people face staggering risks – from safety and exploitation to sanitation and malnutrition – on their journey to secure better futures. Among the most deadly, and most overlooked, threats faced by displaced populations … Continued
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Thank you to Ms. Karina Chavez, Partnerships Officer, Americas at UNHCR for joining our World Refugee Day Advocacy Webinar on June 19th. Karina spoke with United to Beat Malaria Champions about the work of UNHCR to protect and support the health of refugees, particularly those living in malaria-endemic countries. UNHCR marks this year’s World Refugee … Continued
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Long considered the holy grail of tropical medicine, malaria vaccines have been in development for more than 50 years. Dozens of candidates are currently in development, and two – the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) and R21/Matrix-M (R21) – are on the cusp of large-scale deployment. A massive global effort is underway to scale up supply and ensure … Continued
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As part of a continuous effort to provide opportunities to broaden the knowledge base of United to Beat Malaria grassroots Champions, the grassroots advocacy team kicked off a new guest webinar series this week: “The Fight Against Malaria: Insights and Innovations from Leading Researchers.” Grassroots advocates were joined by David Sullivan, researcher at the Johns … Continued
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