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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 8d

At the Concordia Summit on the sidelines of #UNGA80, Corporate Council on Africa’s CEO Florizelle Liser highlighted findings from our joint report that calls for a shift in how we think about #malaria control – reframing it not just as a health issue, but as an economic one as well. 💡

Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 14d

Today at the Concordia Summit, our panel explored how tackling endemic diseases like #malaria not only saves lives, but also unlocks investment.

A huge thanks to our speakers, Jeffrey Graham, Florizelle Liser, and Martin Edlund, for their insights.

📚 Learn more: malarianomore.org/story/unga80...

UNGA80 Side Event: Building Markets Through Stronger Health Systems | Malaria No More

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 14d

📢 New Report: Ending Malaria is a $4T Business Opportunity for the US and Africa

Our new report with Corporate Council on Africa shows how ending malaria is one of the largest untapped business opportunities in the world – worth more than $4T in potential economic output.

🔗 bit.ly/MalariaEconomics

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 15d

Starting Soon: 'Building Markets Through Stronger Health Systems' – a conversation w/ Jeff Graham (US State Department), Florie Liser (Corporate Council on Africa) & Martin Edlund (MNM) on how endemic diseases create barriers to US investment in Africa.

🎥 Watch LIVE at 9:10am ET: www.concordia.net

Concordia | Cross-Sector Partnerships for Market-Driven Solutions

Concordia is the premier global convener of heads of state, government officials, C-suite executives, and leaders from nonprofits, think tanks, and foundations, dedicated to finding market-driven, cro...

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Gavi @gavi.org · 21d

In just over 2 years, 22 African countries have launched the malaria vaccine. Today, Ethiopia became the 23rd. 🇪🇹

Ethiopia's new vaccine rollout will reach 58 districts, target 91,000 children each year and will be integrated with bed nets via Global Fund support.

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 21d

From Uganda to Indonesia, researchers are using #AI to tackle one of the world’s oldest and deadliest diseases. 🦟

In this blog, we spoke with Dr. Alfred Andama and Dr. Mohammad Yaqub about how AI-powered tools are transforming the malaria fight.

🔗 Learn more: www.malarianomore.org/story/malari...

Malaria Know More: A Discussion with Malaria Researchers on the Role of Artificial Intelligence | Malaria No More

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 26d

Our new report with Oxford Economics Africa shows the powerful impact of U.S. investments in #malaria control.

Over the past 20 years, U.S. funding through PMI and the Global Fund has produced a $90.3 billion increase in GDP across recipient countries.

📊 Read the full report: bit.ly/4mXMSts

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Friends of the Global Fight @theglobalfight.bsky.social · 28d

🎉 The Global Fund partnership has saved 70 million lives since 2002, according to its latest Results Report.

Explore key results: www.theglobalfight.org/new-report-g...

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · 28d

🦟 In 2024, 162M mosquito nets were distributed through Global Fund-supported programs to protect millions from #malaria.

By scaling up proven tools, investing in new ones, & strengthening health systems, we can move closer to a malaria-free future.

🔗 Learn more: www.theglobalfund.org/en/results/

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Aug 21

Next-gen nets show how innovation drives progress against malaria.

With support from @PMIgov & the @GlobalFund, the New Nets Project has delivered 56M+ nets across 17 African countries – staying ahead of resistance and saving lives. 👏

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ONE Campaign @onecampaign.bsky.social · Aug 20

This World Mosquito Day, we're celebrating a major win in the fight against malaria: a new malaria treatment made for newborns and infants has been approved — moving us closer to a healthier world for everyone, everywhere. 🦟

Learn more below. ⬇️ #WorldMosquitoDay

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Sabin Vaccine Institute @sabinvaccine.bsky.social · Aug 20

#Malaria, if not treated within 24 hours of fever onset, can lead to severe complications or death. 

What to know this #WorldMosquitoDay ⤵️
https://www.sabin.org/our-impact/disease-focus-areas/malaria/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_content=infographic_malaria+FAQ

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Aug 20

As malaria adapts, we need smarter solutions. 🔬

This #WorldMosquitoDay, we’re inspired by the power of innovation driving progress in the fight against malaria. New diagnostics, including AI-powered tools, are helping detect malaria faster and more accurately, even in remote settings.

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Aug 20

On #WorldMosquitoDay, we’re spotlighting the tools driving us toward a world where no one dies from a mosquito bite.

With @gavi.org support, malaria vaccines are already reaching children in 19 countries – and the pipeline is growing, with next-gen vaccines on the horizon. 💉🌍

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Aug 19

This World Mosquito Day, we’re spotlighting the tech that takes on mosquitoes.

🧬 Gene drive technology is a promising addition to the malaria toolbox. Used alongside current tools, gene drive could revolutionize the fight against malaria.

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Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) @mmv.org · Aug 12

Kenya's MoH, @malarianomore.org & the Kenya Medical Research Institute will monitor antimalarial drug resistance & study the effectiveness of mosquito ceiling nets to inform policy & prevention initiatives in the country, where 70% of the population is at risk of #malaria: bit.ly/4fmm1o1

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Aug 18

🦟 No one should die from a mosquito bite.

Malaria is preventable & treatable – but rising drug resistance threatens hard-won progress. To stay ahead, we need new medicines that are more effective & accessible. 🌍 #WorldMosquitoDay #EndMalaria

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jul 30

With support from @gavi.org, @unicef.org, and @who.int, Nigeria is rolling out over one million doses of the #malaria vaccine to protect children as young as five months old.

📸 Photographer Jérôme Sessini captures the impact: www.gavi.org/vaccineswork... #EndMalaria

Introducing the Malaria Vaccine In Nigeria

In December 2024, Magnum photographer Jérôme Sessini traveled to Nigeria to document the historic introduction of the malaria vaccine, supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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WHO @who.int · Jul 24

Congratulations! #TimorLeste has been certified malaria-free by WHO.

Since gaining independence in 2002, the country has made remarkable progress to #EndMalaria, reducing cases from a peak of over 223 000 in 2006 to zero indigenous cases from 2021 onwards. 👉 bit.ly/3UqU04X

A large yellow ribbon with a star is displayed on the right side. Text reads: "Timor-Leste is officially malaria-free." Below it is the hashtag: #EndMalaria.

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jul 24

Congratulations to Timor-Leste 🇹🇱 on being certified malaria-free by @who.int!

Timor-Leste is now just the third country in Southeast Asia – and the 47th globally – to achieve this milestone, proving that with strong leadership, commitment, and investment, malaria elimination is within reach. 👏

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jul 23

In our latest blog, Dr. Fredros Okumu, one of Africa’s leading entomologists & Sophia Mwinyi, a Research Scientist at Ifakara Health Institute, explore how they’re using genomics to support #malaria control efforts.

🔗 Read more: www.malarianomore.org/story/malari...

Malaria Know More: A Discussion with Malaria Research Scientists, Dr. Fredros Okumu and Sophia Mwinyi, on Harnessing Genomics to Support Malaria Control Efforts | Malaria No More

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jul 8

The first #malaria treatment for newborns and young infants has received approval – marking a critical step toward closing a treatment gap for the most vulnerable.

🌟 Innovation continues to drive progress in the fight against malaria.

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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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jul 1

New Lancet study: USAID investments saved 91M lives in 20 years, incl. 8M lives saved from #malaria. Malaria control is one of the great success stories of US global health investment. We urge Congress to step up & protect hard-won gains in the fight to end malaria.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jun 30

Congratulations to Suriname 🇸🇷 for achieving malaria-free certification!

Suriname joins the ranks of 46 countries and 1 territory that have reached this milestone – a reminder that with strong investment & political will, a malaria-free world is possible. 🌍

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Malaria No More @malarianomore.org · Jun 25

Malaria vaccines offer new hope in the fight against humanity’s oldest & deadliest disease.

Investing in @gavi.org will ensure lifesaving vaccines reach the children who need them most. Congress must step up to ensure Gavi is fully resourced and protect hard-won progress to #EndMalaria.

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