Malaria No More

Malaria No More is a global nonprofit organization with the mission to end malaria deaths. Founded in 2006, it aims to raise awareness, mobilize public and political support, and provide funding to fill critical gaps in access to mosquito control measures and malaria treatment. The organization operates with the belief that malaria is a preventable and treatable disease that can be eliminated with the right strategies and resources.

History

Malaria No More was established in response to a call for action by world leaders at the Malaria Summit held in 2006. The summit highlighted the need for increased efforts to combat malaria, a disease that, at the time, killed a child every 30 seconds. The founders of Malaria No More saw an opportunity to make a significant impact by focusing on innovative solutions and partnerships to reduce malaria deaths to zero.

Mission and Strategy

The primary mission of Malaria No More is to end malaria deaths. To achieve this, the organization focuses on several key strategies:

• Advocacy: Lobbying for political and financial support for malaria control and elimination efforts worldwide.
• Public Awareness: Utilizing media and communications to raise public awareness about malaria and the importance of eradication efforts.
• Funding: Mobilizing resources to support malaria control programs, including the distribution of insecticide-treated nets, indoor residual spraying, and access to antimalarial drugs.
• Innovation: Supporting the development and implementation of new tools and technologies to combat malaria, such as vaccines and novel mosquito control methods.

Programs and Impact

Malaria No More has been involved in various programs and initiatives aimed at reducing the burden of malaria. These include:

• Partnership with countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to support national malaria control and elimination plans.
• Collaboration with other organizations and the private sector to increase access to life-saving malaria interventions.
• Advocacy efforts that have contributed to significant increases in global funding for malaria control and elimination.

The organization's efforts have contributed to the global fight against malaria, with millions of insecticide-treated nets distributed and significant reductions in malaria cases and deaths in several countries.

Challenges and Future Directions

Despite the progress made, challenges remain in the fight against malaria. These include the emergence of mosquito resistance to insecticides, parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs, and the impact of climate change on malaria transmission patterns. Malaria No More continues to adapt its strategies to address these challenges, with a focus on innovation, partnership, and advocacy to achieve its goal of a world free from malaria.

See Also

• World Health Organization
• Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
• Roll Back Malaria Partnership