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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Lifesaving Interventions are crucial in the Fight to Reduce Malaria across Northeastern Nigeria. Each year, World Malaria Day provides an opportunity to renew political commitment and continued investment in malaria prevention services across the world. As April 25th approaches, United to Beat Malaria is drawing support for northeastern Nigeria. Nigeria continues to suffer from a … 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
Read ArticleWorld Malaria Day 2022 Advocacy Training Thank you, Champions, for attending our World Malaria Day Activation training on April 11th. If you couldn’t make it, click here to view the slides and recording. WMD 2022 Theme and Key Messages During this webinar, we discussed the Key Messages for World Malaria Day 2022. We know … 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
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
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Washington, 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
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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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