The Swiss Malaria Group welcomes a new members as of 2025

Basel, Switzerland – Spring 2025 – The Swiss Malaria Group (SMG), a key player in the global fight against malaria, is pleased to welcome Vestergaard as a new member in 2025. This development reflects our commitment to eradicating malaria through innovative and collaborative efforts.

Vestergaard, is a dynamic social enterprise dedicated to innovation in material science. With its PermaNet® insecticide-treated bed nets Vestergaard is a mainstay of global malaria elimination programmes. The company has a strong presence in Africa, with employees located across the Sub-Saharan region and facilities including a vector control research laboratory in Ghana established in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.

„It is an honour to welcome Vestergaard as a new member to the Swiss Malaria Group, strengthening our collective call for continued innovation, investment, and action toward malaria elimination.”
Prof. Dr. Manuel Hetzel,
President, Swiss Malaria Group

One out of three mosquito nets sold is a PermaNet® insecticide-treated bed net. “Vestergaard is a globally recognized leader in producing long-lasting insecticidal nets, which are vital to malaria control programs,” said Manuel Hetzel, president of the Swiss Malaria Group. “Their mosquito nets protect millions of children, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, from mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria.” Since 2000, PermaNet LLINs have contributed to the overall reduction of global malaria cases by 12% and deaths by 45 % (Gleave et al., 2021).

Vestergaard Malawi mosquito nets distribution. Photo credit: Jjumba Martin, Vestergaard

Founded in Denmark in 1957, today the company is headquartered in located in Switzerland, with manufacturing and quality testing operations in Vietnam. «Joining the Swiss Malaria Group is a key step for Vestergaard in strengthening our collective impact. As a Swiss-based organisation, we are committed to supporting Switzerland’s leadership in the fight against malaria and contributing to efforts to eradicate the disease,” said Patrick Sieyes, Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs at Vestergaard.

„Switzerland is a global leader and hub for innovative research, and the Swiss Malaria Group offers a unique platform for cross-sector collaboration. By uniting Swiss organisations dedicated to innovation, research, investment in malaria, the Group ensures a unified and powerful approach to malaria control and prevention.”
Patrick Sieyes,
Director of Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs, Vestergaard

Over the past 10 years, the Swiss Malaria Group has been a driving force in uniting various stakeholders in the battle against malaria. With the addition of Vestegaard as a new member, the SMG renews its dedication to fostering innovative solutions, advocacy, and partnerships to make significant progress in the global fight against malaria

Vestergaard

Vestergaard is a dynamic social enterprise dedicated to innovation in material science that can help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Their PermaNet® insecticide-treated bed nets have become a mainstay of global malaria elimination programmes. Founded in Denmark in 1957, today the company is headquartered in Switzerland, with manufacturing and quality testing operations in Vietnam. Vestergaard has a strong presence in Africa, with employees located across the Sub-Saharan region and facilities including a vector control research laboratory in Ghana established in partnership with the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research.

Read more about our newest member: www.vestergaard.com