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United against malaria and successful together for the future of millions
More innovation - less poverty
Malaria traps the most disadvantaged of our society in a spiral of sickness, suffering and poverty. Innovative investments in malaria will help break the disease-poverty cycle and enable people to build sustainable futures. Click on the text to learn more...
Less malaria - less hunger
In economies that heavily depend on agriculture, reducing malaria increases productivity and contributes to national food security as well as greater rural prosperity. Click on the text to learn more...
Better health - more educatoin
Up to 50 % of preventable school absenteeism in Africa is caused by malaria. Less malaria means that children can go to school and take better advantage of their schooling. This is increasing their chances to lead a productive and healthy life. Click on the text to learn more...
Healthy children - more gender equality
Each time a child or a family member falls sick from malaria, 2–4 days have to be spent caregiving, which is often carried out by women and older sisters. When the work of caring for those with malaria drops, women can better engage in generating an income and girls can attend school. Click on the text to learn more...
More climate protection - fewer child deaths
Climate change is expected to increase the malaria burden in several regions, as climatic conditions will become more favorable for malaria transmitting mosquitoes. Substantive investments to push back malaria and prevent climate change therefore need to be undertaken as soon as possible. Without this, there is a high threat that child mortality will increase again. Click on the text to learn more...