Malaria Partners West Africa (MPWA) has made significant progress in its efforts to combat malaria across ten West African countries during the first quarter of 2024. This blog post provides a detailed overview of the key activities and achievements of MPWA from January to March 2024. Malaria Partners West Africa serves as the coordinating body for the Rotary District 9101 Subcommittee on Malaria, ensuring that malaria prevention programs in the district receive necessary grants and support. The organization is dedicated to advocating for malaria prevention and supporting national efforts to ..read more

Malaria Partners Zambia (MPZ) has been diligently working towards malaria eradication during the first quarter of 2024. Malaria Partners Zambia projects remains committed to acknowledging excellence and dedication within the community health workforce through various initiatives, including the annual recognition of the best-performing Community Health Workers (CHWs). This tradition aims to celebrate the remarkable contributions of CHWs in supported districts, reinforcing their commitment to malaria control efforts. Recognition of Best Performing CHWs The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia ..read more

Malaria Partners Zimbabwe (MPZim) has made significant progress in its mission to eradicate malaria during the first quarter of 2024. This blog post highlights the key activities and achievements, showcasing the dedication and collaborative efforts of MPZim and its partners. Each activity is accompanied by a photo to provide a visual glimpse of our impactful work. Executive Summary MPZim, an affiliate of Malaria Partners International (MPI), is committed to preventing and eliminating malaria in Zimbabwe. The organization works closely with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders ..read more

In the first quarter of 2024, Malaria Partners Uganda (MPU) has been at the forefront of several impactful initiatives aimed at eradicating malaria in Uganda. This post highlights the key activities undertaken, each accompanied by a photo to showcase our efforts and the vibrant community involvement. Board Members’ Engagement 2024 began with active engagement from MPU board members across various committees. The Programs Committee, Finance Committee, and a full Board meeting took place in January, focusing on the annual work plan, budget, and the approval of the 5-year strategic plan and ..read more

On April 11 Michael MacDonald published an opinion piece entitled Regaining the Path to Malaria Elimination: Lessons from the Pandemic, Malaria World J, 2024, Apr 11, 15:6, https://www.malariaworld.org/malariaworld-journal/regaining-the-path-to-malaria-elimination-lessons-from-the-pandemic. In it, he decries what he describes as formulaic approaches to the guideline-driven efforts at vector control, chemoprophylaxis and treatment. He claims that these are driven by commercial interests and researchers in search of funding. He highlights what he identifies as a new menace, namely the huge refug ..read more

By Dr. Derick Pasternak, Ambassador, Malaria Science & Research Coordinator, MPI  As we look at the 365-day calendar we see virtually every day dedicated to some cause. The second Sunday in May is Mothers’ Day in the US (different day elsewhere); June 12 the Day Against Child Labor; June 21 International Yoga Day; December 25 is celebrated by Christians the world over as Christmas.  More to the point are February 4, Day Against Cancer; March 24, World TB Day; October 24, World Polio Day and so on. Why is one day out of 365 meaningful? Should we celebrate that day, like we do ..read more

By Maddie Sjolund, Digital Marketing & CRM Coordinator , Malaria Partners International According to the latest World Malaria Report, there were an estimated 249 million malaria cases in 85 malaria-endemic countries. In the fight to end malaria, mosquito nets are one of the simplest and most effective methods, preventing millions of malaria cases each year. In 2022, 260 million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) were delivered to sub-Saharan Africa.[1] Sleeping under a mosquito net is not a choice for those in malaria-endemic areas, it’s a necessity for preventing malaria. ITNs ar ..read more

By Dr. Derick Pasternak, Ambassador, Malaria Science & Research Coordinator, MPI FROM the WHO (https://www.who.int/news/item/06-03-2024-african-health-ministers-commit-to-end-malaria-deaths) “Ministers of Health from African countries with the highest burden of malaria committed today to accelerated action to end deaths from the disease. They pledged to sustainably and equitably address the threat of malaria in the African region, which accounts for 95% of malaria deaths globally. The Ministers, gathering in Yaoundé, Cameroon, signed a declaration committing to provide stron ..read more

Adriana Lanting, Immediate Past Chair at Malaria Partners International, recently took the stage at the United to Beat Malaria Summit in Washington D.C., where she showcased MPI’s work alongside Rotary. This summit united experts and partners, including representatives from organizations like the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative, GAVI, UNICEF, The Global Fund, and the CDC, to discuss malaria eradication strategies. During the event, Adriana emphasized the importance of community action and shared experiences in combating malaria. She and other attendees met with members of Congress to stres ..read more

By Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager , Malaria Partners Zambia The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia project is steadfast in our commitment to improving healthcare outcomes in Muchinga and Central provinces. One pivotal strategy we employ is the facilitation of regular quarterly review meetings between health facilities and community health workers. These gatherings serve as a crucial platform for reviewing performance metrics, fostering collaboration, and addressing emerging health challenges within the health facility catchment areas. Quarterly review meetings provide a structured forum for ..read more