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Emile Dawisha
October 2, 2023
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The WHO Recommends a Second Malaria Vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, a Major Advancement in Child Health and Malaria Control

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a second malaria vaccine – R21/Matrix-M – following the advice of the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG). Developed by the University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute and the Serum Institute of India, R21 becomes the second malaria vaccine recommended … Continued

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Shaun Karakkattu,  United to Beat Malaria
September 26, 2023

Meet Our Interns: Shaun Karakkattu, Communications Intern

Tell us about yourself! My name is Shaun Karakkattu, and I am a Cornelius Vanderbilt scholar at Vanderbilt University. I was born in Dubai, UAE, and grew up in Phoenix, Arizona. I love to travel and have been to over 20 countries. I am an economics and history major. As someone interested in behavioral economics, … Continued

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Emile Dawisha
September 19, 2023
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Private sector, UN partners team up to support Ecuador’s malaria elimination push

This century, the Americas region has taken a huge leap forward in the fight against malaria. Between 2000 and 2021, Latin America and the Caribbean saw a 60% percent drop in malaria cases.  Argentina, Paraguay,  El Salvador, and Belize have all been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization in recent years. Several more countries … Continued

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Wendy Dimas
September 15, 2023
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Thank you for a successful virtual advocacy day!

Thank you to all the Champions who raised their voices in support of life-saving global malaria programs as part of our virtual Advocacy Day on September 14th!  Because of your efforts, Meetings with Congress were a massive success! 108 Champions representing 36 states held 84 meetings with Congressional offices, advocating for full funding for the President’s Malaria … Continued

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Miranda Perez-Rivera
September 13, 2023
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International Day of Charity—Students Unite to Have a Conversation Highlighting the Disproportionate Impacts of Malaria on Women and Children

On Tuesday, September 5th, students from the University of Delaware came together to recognize International Charity Day (9/5) with the United to Beat Malaria. Students raised awareness for malaria’s impact on women and children and asking for your help in the global fight to end malaria for good! The event was hosted in collaboration with UNICEF at … Continued

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United to Beat Malaria
August 29, 2023
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Everything You Need to Take Action for World Mosquito Day 2023

On August 20th each year, we recognize World Mosquito Day, commemorating the 1897 discovery by British doctor Sir Ronald Ross that female anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans. This discovery launched scientists into a new age of research in the fight against malaria. Thanks to the commitment of champions like you – we continue to … Continued

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Emile Dawisha
August 24, 2023
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Awaking a Sleeping Giant: The Rise of Baseball and Softball in Africa

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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Emile Dawisha
August 14, 2023
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Anopheles Stephensi – a visual guide to the Asian malaria vector spreading across Africa

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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Emile Dawisha
August 10, 2023
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Malaria Gamechangers, Part 9: RTS,S Malaria Vaccine

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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Holly Pappano
July 10, 2023
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In Honor of South Sudan’s Day of Independence: Another Look at Supporting the Nation’s Fight Against Malaria

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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