How can we build on the success of seasonal malaria chemoprevention? Over the past decade, global efforts to reduce malaria incidence have stalled, largely due to inadequate funding, disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, and emerging threats such as drug and insecticide resistance. These challenges have hindered progress in regions most affected by the disease, where ..read more

In the heart of Uganda’s Karamoja region, a pioneering study is underway that could increase our understanding of immunological changes that occur in children who receive antimalarial medicines.  ..read more

Eliminating malaria is a global health priority. To eliminate, we need to innovate — continuing to optimise existing tools and approaches and developing new ones. This World Mosquito Day, we’re spotlighting seven areas that are increasing progress towards a malaria-free world.    ..read more

From 17 to 21 March 2024, national malaria programme representatives from 11 African and Middle Eastern countries embarked on an insightful learning exchange to Cambodia, united in their commitment to learning and sharing best practices for robust surveillance. The visit was facilitated by the RBM Partnership’s Surveillance, Monitoring and Evaluation (SME) Working Group’s Surveillance Practice ..read more

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) took place in New York from 8 to 17 July 2024. This annual gathering brought together world leaders, policymakers and stakeholders to review progress on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s focus was on accelerating action to achieve ..read more

Once a localised threat, dengue fever has rapidly escalated into a global health emergency, putting nearly half the world’s population at risk across more than 100 countries. As our world becomes increasingly interconnected through travel and trade, and in the face of climate change, the danger posed by this debilitating mosquito-borne disease looms larger than ever before.  Dengue is now the most widespread arboviral disease, with an estimated 390 million infections annually. Children under 10 years old are disproportionately impacted, being more susceptible to the disease than adults. F ..read more

Many countries in Africa have grappled with significant challenges in providing accessible and quality healthcare to their populations due to insufficient infrastructure, shortages of medical professionals, limited funding and the high burden of diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS. This has especially impacted hard-to-reach and marginalised communities. But the continent is witnessing a wave of innovative solutions that leverage technology to help bridge this gap and revolutionise the way healthcare is delivered.  From digital tools empowering community health workers to integrated approac ..read more

In April 2024, Malaria Consortium collaborated with stakeholders around the world to mark World Malaria Day, reinforcing the urgent need to eliminate this deadly disease. Malaria continues to pose a significant threat to billions worldwide, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives annually, with children under five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable groups. There is an urgent need to take action before drug resistance undoes decades of progress against the disease. We’ve featured some of the events that took place across our country offices in Africa and Asia to raise awareness, stren ..read more

The UK Government has historically played a leading role in its commitment to reducing the global burden of disease and strengthening health systems to provide equitable access to healthcare. However, in recent years, amidst the landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, progress to achieving global health equity has been disrupted and the UK’s financial contribution towards this goal — via overseas development assistance (ODA) and the Global Fund — has reduced. A new report, published by Action for Global Health — an influential network of more than 50 organisations, including Malaria Consortium, wo ..read more

As World Immunization Week comes to a close, I am taking a moment to reflect on the remarkable progress made in global health thanks to vaccines. Since the launch of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1974, immunisations have played a pivotal role in the improvement of global health, especially for children. Over the last five decades, an estimated 154 million lives have been saved as a result of vaccines, significantly reducing child mortality worldwide. A key feature of EPI has been the standardisation of immunisation programmes and schedul ..read more