Malaria No More

This was a really fun partnership between Malaria No More and Meta (and studied by The World Bank) to demonstrate how rapidly optimized and targeted social media ads could improve nightly mosquito net usage (13%) and treatment seeking (11%) in India among the 130 million people reached by our "bite ko mat lo lite" (don't take the bite lightly) campaign.

Last week in New Orleans, the Health Finance Coalition joined Maisha Meds and Jhpiego for an insightful side event during the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting. ? Facilitated by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Abigail Pratt, the panel discussion brought together global experts, including HFC’s Alexander Honjiyo, to explore how innovative #financing models can engage the private sector to catalyze the scale of innovations to fight antimalarial resistance. ? “At HFC, we look to de-risk investment by thinking about what kinds of financing and funding mixes could make #malaria interventions more attractive for private sector investors,” said Honjiyo. “We are constantly looking to engage a wider range of investors and implementors to achieve the world’s #globalhealth goals.” ? ???More in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/egjg4HXC #TropMed24 #AntimalarialResistance #ImpactInvesting The Global Fund, Malaria Consortium, Medicines for Malaria Venture, USAID, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Colleen Connell, Martin Edlund, Precious Manyara, Swathi Rao, CFA, Ronald Wakhu, Mindy Mizell, Jennie Bragg

???Are you working on innovative #solutions to address the impacts of climate change? Forecasting Healthy Futures is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Profiles in Climate Resilience series, which spotlights stories of resilience from around the world. ?? We invite you to submit a video, portrait, photos, or audio recording that illustrates how #climatechange is impacting human #health, while highlighting the champions & innovators driving regional solutions. This is your chance to have your work featured and help inspire a global movement for #ClimateAction! ?? Learn more:?https://bit.ly/3YYNIwD Grace K., Kaushik Sarkar, Carrie Nichols, Jennie Bragg, Mindy Mizell, Christabelle Toso, MPH, Aloyce Urassa, Joseph Loure Ole Parmelo, Farjana Jahan, Mahesh Bhatt, Hammam Riza, Maria Jose Palomeque, Evidence Action, International Medical Corps, KORIKA, icddr,b, Amplify Health and Development in Africa (AHDA)

A new study published by The World Bank highlights findings from a Malaria No More #socialmedia campaign designed to promote malaria-preventive behaviors among urban populations in #India. ???? The randomized trial, which reached over 8,200 participants across 80 districts in three Indian states, found that the ads distributed on Facebook and Instagram led to an 11% increase in mosquito net usage and a 13% rise in the likelihood of seeking treatment quickly if malaria symptoms appeared. As a result, self-reported #malaria incidence dropped by 44%, and health facility data showed a 30% decline in monthly malaria cases in urban districts targeted by the campaign. This research underscores the growing potential & challenges of social media as a tool for large-scale health outreach. ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e_jsGzyv

???On #WorldChildrensDay, we recognize the devastating impact malaria has on children worldwide. Every child deserves a malaria-free future, yet millions continue to face this preventable disease. With the right tools, strong investments, and political will, we can protect children from malaria and save lives! #EndMalaria

What a wonderful annual meeting by the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)! I was thrilled to be there and participate in several panels, as well as commune with old friends. I'm also proud of all of the PMI team members who were there who were also on panels, presenting posters, and leading sessions!

At #TropMed24, USAID/U.S. President's Malaria Initiative's Meera Venkatesan highlighted that access remains a huge challenge in the fight against malaria. But thanks to new #partnerships, real progress is being made to get tools, like the malaria #vaccines, into the?communities who need them most. ???? #MalariaKnowMore #EndMalaria

Front and center at the 2024 American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting was #malaria.??? Over the course of the five-day conference, global experts and thought leaders shared the latest research and clinical advances in the malaria fight, addressing both the challenges and emerging opportunities. ?? From rising resistance to malaria treatments to groundbreaking advancements in malaria diagnosis, we explore these insights and more in our latest blog:?https://lnkd.in/eKGJMKhG #TropMed24, David Walton, MD MPH, Wellington Oyibo, Sunil Parikh, Makerere University, Yale School of Public Health, Indiana University School of Medicine, University of Lagos, Mindy Mizell, Jennie Bragg, Martin Edlund

?? Today at #COP29, the Baku COP Presidencies Continuity Coalition for Climate and Health was signed, permanently embedding #health in the global climate agenda. FHF applauds this milestone and looks forward to?continuing to play a support role for the Coalition: https://lnkd.in/dHtYKy6u #HealthDay #BakuContinuityCoalition Maria Neira, World Health Organization, COP26 - UN Climate Change Conference, COP27 - UN Climate Change Conference, COP28 UAE, COP29 Azerbaijan, #COP30Brazil

A recent study on Devdiscourse explores how digital campaigns in India, powered by innovative approaches, have contributed to #malaria prevention ?? The data in the article stems from one of?Malaria No More’s impactful campaigns, Bite Ko Mat Lo Lite (“Don’t Take the Bite Lightly”), showcasing the power of #technology and targeted messaging to drive behavior change ???? From leveraging social media to reach vulnerable communities to highlighting how simple, accessible messages can improve health outcomes, this work is a reminder of the potential of strategic communications and digital platforms for #GlobalHealth. At a time when creative solutions and technology are critical, this is proof that innovation and strategic communication can truly make a difference! Read about the study here ?? https://lnkd.in/eMrhKwSw Read about Malaria No More's Bite Ko Mat Lo Lite Campaign here ?? https://lnkd.in/eKwBBv8m