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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · 2d

Júlia Lúis is one of 8,500 community health workers in Mozambique, who used to carry a huge binder with hundreds of loose-leaf pages.

Until a smartphone app transformed her work.

👉Read more: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/about-us/...

#MemberSuccessStories
📷 Tommy Trenchard, The Global Fund

Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Aug 20

#WorldMosquitoDay serves as a reminder that mosquitoes can have a huge impact on people’s lives.

Read our newest #MemberSuccessStory & learn about Mozambique’s fight against a malaria surge after Cyclone Freddy: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/about-us/...

📷 Tommy Trenchard, The Global Fund

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Gavi @gavi.org · Aug 13

Congratulations Guinea for becoming the 21st African country to launch malaria vaccines! We’re proud to join our partners @who.int, @unicef.org and @path.org in the fight against malaria, which remains the leading cause of child morbidity and mortality in Guinea: bit.ly/3JcE4Rt

Guinea introduces malaria vaccine into routine immunization

Under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, and with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and PATH, Guinea today officially int...

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Jul 30

Recent cuts in global health funding could result in 15 million additional #Malaria cases and over 100,000 deaths.

Investments in #GlobalHealth are needed - not just as an act of solidarity, but also as a strategic investment in Switzerland's resilience, prosperity, and security.

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Swiss TPH @swisstph.ch · Jul 28

Efforts to improve global health have saved millions of lives worldwide – however, this progress is under threat.

@evaherzog.bsky.social, President of the Swiss TPH Board of Governors, reflects why Switzerland should continue to invest in global health, taking a leading role rather than retreating.

Global Health: A Smart Investment for Switzerland

Eva Herzog, President of the Swiss TPH Board of Governors, reflects why it's time for Switzerland to lead and not retreat in global health.

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Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) @mmv.org · Jul 8

📢 Press release: The antimalarial toolbox just expanded, bringing hope to the smallest patients. The first #malaria treatment for newborns and young infants has been approved by @swissmedic.bsky.social, with fast-track approvals expected across Africa.

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Jul 2

Congrats to #Suriname for becoming the first malaria-free country in the Amazon region!

This milestone is the result of decades of implementing a responsive & inclusive control programme.

However, maintaining this status requires ongoing #surveillance in collaboration with neighbouring countries.

WHO @who.int · Jun 30

Congratulations 🎉 #Suriname is the first country in the Amazon region to be certified malaria-free by WHO.

This milestone is a testament to nearly 70 years of efforts to #EndMalaria across its vast rainforests & diverse communities 👉 bit.ly/44pLRCl

A social media tile shows a large gold medal with a star on a blue background. Text reads: "Suriname is officially malaria-free. #EndMalaria."

Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Jun 27

Impressions from our #GeneralAssembly in Bern.

Together with SANTD, we explored projects to increase visibility for #Malaria & #NTDs. Thanks to all participants for a lively exchange.

@medicusmundich.bsky.social @roteskreuz-ch.bsky.social, @swisstph.ch @tdhfoundation.bsky.social @mmv.org

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Jun 13

Today, we're attending the Swiss TPH #symposium on #malaria.

We look forward to hearing from renowned international experts, who will discuss how to continue delivering impact through global #partnerships in research and innovation, even in an environment with more limited funding.

Swiss TPH @swisstph.ch · Jun 12

Swiss TPH #symposium on malaria started today

Experts from academia, international organisations, the public sector & industry come together to tackle one of global health’s biggest challenges: ending #malaria.

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Swiss TPH Symposium: Malaria in Focus – From Research to Global Action

Starting today, 12 June 2025, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is hosting a two-day symposium titled “Malaria in Focus: From Research to Global Action” in...

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · Jun 12

It‘s been an exciting first day of our symposium “Malaria in Focus” at @swisstph.ch. Presentations covered exciting work done to increase our understanding of #malaria & drive innovation into new & better tools. Looking forward to more discussions tomorrow on how innovations can have a real #impact.

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Swiss TPH @swisstph.ch · Apr 28

What an honour to welcome this group of Swiss parliamentarians to showcase our role in the global fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases.

Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

#Malaria & #NTDs continue to affect over a billion people.
With SANTD, we invited Swiss parliamentarians on a study tour to showcase Switzerland's critical role in #GlobalHealth.

📷 Myrta Brunner, @swisstph.ch
@evaherzog.bsky.social @barbaragysi.bsky.social @fabianmolina.ch @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Switzerland is a hub of #GlobalHealth expertise and a key driver of progress and health equity worldwide.

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Parliamentary Study Tour in Basel

On 25 April 2025, World Malaria Day, the Swiss Malaria Group (SMG) and the Swiss Alliance against Neglected Tropical Diseases (SANTD) invited Swiss parliamentarians to an exclusive study tour in Basel...

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Parliamentarians saw firsthand how a diverse set of Swiss based institutions are creating tangible impact— from #diagnostics and #medicines to #CapacityBuilding.

@medicusmundich.bsky.social @tdhfoundation.bsky.social @roteskreuz-ch.bsky.social @dndi.org @mmv.org @dndi.org

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

#Malaria & #NTDs continue to affect over a billion people.
With SANTD, we invited Swiss parliamentarians on a study tour to showcase Switzerland's critical role in #GlobalHealth.

📷 Myrta Brunner, @swisstph.ch
@evaherzog.bsky.social @barbaragysi.bsky.social @fabianmolina.ch @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

La Suisse se doit d’être à la hauteur de sa position particulière dans le domaine de la santé globale, en continuant à investir dans la recherche, l’innovation et une coopération internationale plus efficace. #MalariaEndsWithUs #EndMalaria

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Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme 2025

À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme, il faut rappeler que malgré de solides progrès qui ont notamment permis d’éviter quelque 2,2 milliards de cas et 12,7 millions de décè...

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Pour parvenir à un monde sans paludisme, il faudra :
- #Investir dans des interventions prouvées,
- #Réimaginer nos stratégies afin de surmonter les obstacles actuels et
- #Raviver les efforts collectifs pour accélérer les progrès vers l’élimination.

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

À l’échelle internationale, ces réductions représentent un quart du financement total en matière de santé globale. Des programmes de santé, des projets de recherche – et la vie de nombreuses personnes – sont en jeu.

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Les mesures préventives et les traitements existent, mais en Suisse, comme ailleurs, les coupes drastiques dans la santé globale, la recherche, la science et l’innovation ne font qu’aggraver une situation déjà critique.
#MalariaEndsWithUs #EndMalaria

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

À l’occasion de la #JournéeMondialeContreLePaludisme, il est important de rappeler que malgré de solides progrès, la maladie reste un problème de santé à l’échelle mondiale qui fait chaque année un demi-million de victimes.

📷 Antonio Mendes, SMG
#Reinvest #Reimagine #Reignite

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Gerade jetzt ist es wichtig, dass die Schweiz ihrer besonderen Stellung im Bereich globale Gesundheit gerecht wird und in Forschung, Innovation und wirkungsvolle globale Zusammenarbeit investiert.

👉 www.swissmalariagroup.ch/de/stopp-mal...

Welt-Malaria-Tag 2025

Heute ist Welt-Malaria-Tag. Auch wenn die Malariabekämpfung grosse Fortschritte gemacht und seit dem Jahr 2000 geschätzt 2,2 Milliarden Krankheitsfälle und 12,7 Millionen Tote verhindert hat, bleibt d...

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

Weltweit bricht rund ein Viertel der Finanzierung im Bereich globale Gesundheit weg. Gesundheitsprogramme, Forschungsprojekte – und letztlich Menschenleben – stehen auf dem Spiel. #Reinvest

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

#Malaria ist vermeidbar und behandelbar, doch die massiven Kürzungen in den Bereichen globale Gesundheit, Forschung und Wissenschaft zahlreicher Regierungen – darunter auch die Schweiz – verschärfen eine bereits kritische Situation.

#GlobalHealth

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 25

#Weltmalariatag: Malaria bleibt trotz grosser Fortschritte ein globales Gesundheitsproblem, welches jährlich über eine halbe Million Menschenleben, vor allem Kinder unter fünf und Schwangere, fordert.

📷 Antonio Mendes, SMG

#Reinvest #Reimagine #Reignite #WorldMalariaDay @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 9

Join us at @swisstph.ch's international symposium on #Malaria, where leading experts from academia, international organisations, and the public and private sectors share insights & discuss innovative solutions to reinvigorate our fight against malaria.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Swiss TPH @swisstph.ch · Feb 20

#Malaria remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and strong partnerships to drive sustainable progress. Join us for Malaria in Focus - a two-day symposium to reinvigorate the fight against malaria.
Find out more and register below:

Malaria in Focus

Join our symposium to explore cutting-edge solutions in malaria research, policy, and implementation.

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Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) @mmv.org · Apr 8

Following the launch of its technical strategy to 2030 last April, the Global Malaria Programme has published a report detailing the progress being made to accelerate #malaria responses worldwide. Read it here: bit.ly/4j5SZu4

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · Apr 3

Our newest #MemberSuccessStory highlights a 22-year study in #Tanzania, through which @swisstph.ch & partners showed that children who sleep under #BedNets at an early age are more likely to survive into adulthood.

Read more: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/about-us/...

📷 Konstantin Ikonomidis, SMG

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