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[Vestergaard @vestergaard]

"Tomorrow something good may come up, but to get to that something good, you have to survive."

🎥 Watch @echwalu and @Xhawnstu capture the power of insecticide-treated bed nets in protecting lives. Step into the heart of #Uganda as they share their journey to Kalangala, where they witnessed the direct impact of mosquito net distribution. #EndMalaria

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Looking back at 2024, what stands out for Emmie Françoise Cacace, our Regional Manager in East Africa, is the impact of local partnerships. When communities understand and value their bed nets, mosquito protection becomes part of daily life.

Learn more about this collaborative approach to strengthening malaria prevention in Burkina Faso: https://t.co/fiMVQDC7k3

#ZeroMalaria #GlobalHealth #BurkinaFaso

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We’re happy to share a message from our CEO, Amar Ali:

As 2024 draws to a close, I share the sense of hope among the malaria community for renewed progress, as a new wave of innovation is finally starting to become reality.

Thanks to fresh thinking, deep partnerships and incredible efforts on multiple fronts, this year saw the remarkable scale-up of life-saving, next-generation dual active-ingredient bed nets, and they are already rolling out to the communities that need them.

Our plans for a manufacturing site in Nigeria are progressing, and I look forward to continuing the work to bring production closer to the communities we serve.

As the holiday period approaches, every day this week our team will share personal highlights from 2024.

I sincerely thank all our friends, collaborators, and the global health community for sharing this journey with us, and look forward to the milestones we will achieve together in 2025.

In the meantime, I wish everyone a restful and peaceful festive season.

#GlobalHealth #ZeroMalaria

[Vestergaard @vestergaard]

Next-gen insecticide-treated nets are fighting mosquito resistance and cutting malaria rates by half. In 4 years, they've protected 13M+ people & saved 24K lives.

More families are gaining access, and we’re driving innovation forward. Standing still isn’t an option.

Together with @BASF & @United2Beat, the #NextChapterOfProgress begins now.

#ZeroMalaria #GlobalHealth #WorldMalariaReport
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The #WorldMalariaReport is an annual barometer of progress and setbacks in the fight against this deadly disease. The good news? Since 2000, the death rate has been cut in half, 26 countries have eliminated the disease, and 2.2 billion malaria cases have been averted. But despite these impressive gains, 2023 saw 11 million more cases than the year before.

Equitable access to key interventions remains critical. Last year, 255 million insecticide-treated bed nets reached families, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa. 20% of these were new, next-generation dual active-ingredient nets. While six in ten young children and expectant mothers were sleeping under nets, in the overall population at risk, only about half were doing so.

These numbers matter more as social and environmental factors make it harder to get nets to every family that needs one – but it's never been more important.

Get the full picture in @beatmalaria's helpful digest of the 2024 World Malaria Report, and find out how you can take action to help get the world back on track towards ending malaria in our lifetimes: https://t.co/L5TW448yaG

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When communities have access to insecticide-treated bed nets and other protective tools, it changes everything. Instead of spending money on treating malaria, parents can invest in their children's education and future. Restful nights replace worry.

While innovations and new technology are helping more communities stay healthy, for many others this essential protection remains out of reach.

Behind every number in the #WorldMalariaReport there is a family with a story. These stories remind us what's at stake, and show why expanding access matters.

Watch how innovation is changing lives in this inspiring video from @ZeroMalaria: https://t.co/G0nxlcUUku

#WMR2024 #GlobalHealth #ZeroMalaria

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The 2024 World Malaria Report pinpoints a persistent gap in prevention. While we’re making strides in improving insecticide-treated bed net technology to combat resistance, that innovation counts for little if there’s a barrier to access.

The report shows that for every person at risk of malaria who sleeps under a bed net, there’s another who does not. Among young children and pregnant women and girls the situation is slightly better, with 59% use reported. While an encouraging but small uptick has been seen in the last 2 years, the situation has been largely static since 2015.

There's momentum for change with the “Big Push” framework. This March, 11 countries with the highest malaria burden signed the Yaoundé Declaration, making access to prevention tools a priority.

Explore the data on @WHO's interactive platform and see what lies ahead: https://t.co/s37cOHrf4A

#WorldMalariaReport #GlobalHealth #TheBigPush

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The 2024 World Malaria Report is out! It shows we've collectively prevented 2.2 billion malaria cases and saved 12.7 million lives since 2000. Even better – 44 countries are now malaria-free, with more on the path to join their ranks.

Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are fundamental to malaria control, and it is heartening to see that in 2023, household ITN ownership in sub-Saharan Africa reached 73%.

In March 2023, @WHO recommended the use of dual pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr bed nets in areas battling insecticide resistance – the first of an emerging, next-generation arsenal of tools.
In 2023, 78% of ITNs delivered to sub-Saharan Africa were either PBO or dual active-ingredient nets.

But while we celebrate these successes, there is still a lot of work to do. With 263 million cases and 597,000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2023, there were about 11 million more cases than in 2022. A US$4.3 billion funding gap is slowing innovation and limiting access to essential new tools.

Following @WHO's recommendation for dual active-ingredient nets, we pulled out all the stops to scale up as fast as possible. Everyone at risk for malaria should be able to sleep safely.

Working in partnership with the malaria community, we will continue to push forward together!

For more insights, check out the full report: https://t.co/5vBFB1z5Zp

#WorldMalariaReport #GlobalHeath

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How do we make prevention tools work better on the field? You can find out at the #NextChapterofProgress during #ASTMH2024 @ASTMH.
A sponsored symposium by @vestergaard & @beatmalaria

#EndMalaria #GlobalHealth

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50% fewer malaria deaths since 2000 shows what investment achieves. Today's funding gap threatens this progress, with data projecting 112M new cases by 2029.
The @GlobalFund Board meets in Malawi to determine 2027-29 allocation. #OurOnlyChoice: restore prevention funding to avoid this surge.

Join @endmalaria, @ALMA_2030 & @malarianomoreuk
#InvestToEndMalaria

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What's next in malaria prevention? Join experts exploring breakthrough tools and partnerships at the #NextChapterofProgress symposium during #ASTMH2024 - @ASTMH

A sponsored symposium by @vestergaard & @beatmalaria

#EndMalaria #GlobalHealth #Partnerships

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African manufacturers are bringing malaria prevention tools closer to the communities that need them most, with more initiatives on the horizon.

Follow our upcoming manufacturing hub in Nigeria and other local production projects in the new #NextChapterOfProgress series developed by @beatmalaria and @endmalaria: https://t.co/5fLY0ofLf8

#EndMalaria #GlobalHealth #Partnerships #Innovation

[United to Beat Malaria @beatmalaria]

Part 2 of our Next Chapter of Progress series focuses on manufacturing 🏭👩‍🏭

Follow this thread for more examples of local-global partnerships to scale up malaria manufacturing in Africa.

Take the Next Chapter of Progress interactive tour! https://t.co/q8D0lIGmct

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Highlighting Africa's malaria prevention progress, @beatmalaria's new StoryMap shows how local leadership and partnerships are reshaping the path towards elimination. While global challenges persist, African-led solutions are forging a bold new course.

Explore the map to learn more about these African-driven efforts: https://t.co/5fLY0ogj4G

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Congratulations Egypt on officially being certified malaria-free by the @WHO !🌍

Accounts indicate that Queen Cleopatra slept under a bed net as protection against malaria, indicating just how many years Egypt has been battling this disease – and making Egypt’s success all the more remarkable.

As our global journey towards a malaria-free world continues, Egypt’s historic victory shows what can be achieved with a tenacious, comprehensive approach and sustained commitment.

#MalariaFree #GlobalHealth #MalariaPrevention #WHO #Egypt #EndMalaria

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[RBM Partnership @endmalaria]

#WHS2024 speakers highlight the urgent need for new #innovations to address the changing dynamics of malaria.

Focus:⚡Energizing innovative partnerships across sectors and industries to drive the rapid scale and timely deployment of new tools.

[RBM Partnership @endmalaria]

Framing the challenge at #Innovation and the Fight Against Malaria #WHS2024 - Dr Michael @DekunleCharles

🔹Rising drug and insecticide resistance is compromising treatment effectiveness, while climate change is expanding malaria’s reach—potentially increasing transmission risk by 50% in parts of South America, sub-Saharan Africa, and China by 2050.

🔹R&D funding has dropped by 10% to its lowest level in 15 years, risking the development of new tools to address these challenges.

🔹Socioeconomic factors, such as poverty, limited access to healthcare, and inadequate infrastructure, intensify the risks associated with malaria transmission, disproportionally impacting the most vulnerable including children and pregnant women.

#EndMalaria #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe #OurOnlyChoice

[IVCC @invectorcontrol]

IVCC participated in key discussions at #UNGA2024, with David McGuire joining @ALMA_2030, @endmalaria, & @UNITAID to discuss scaling dual-AI ITNs. Read more to discover how partnerships drive #MalariaElimination🦟: https://t.co/4Jy1WOyMAU #VectorControl #GlobalHealth

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A full day of activations at the first #EndMalaria #YouthSummit ahead of #WorldHealthSummit 2024.

Led by our #RBMYouthWorkstream Co-Chairs with @globalfund Youth Council, young leaders gathered for a series of meaningful conversations around...

1️⃣Global Fund Replenishment Cycle
2️⃣Malaria and Pandemic Preparedness
3️⃣Elevating youth-led projects and contributions

#ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe

[Impact Santé Afrique @ImpSanteAfrique]

#HappeningNow

Townhall with @PeterASands at #WHS2024 on what is at stake for the next Global Fund replenishment campaign and its importance for the fight against #Malaria, #HIV and #Tuberculosis.

If you are at the World Health Summit don’t miss this meeting.

#MeetTheTarget