Today, we held our #OpenBoardMeeting, where we discussed the need for a continued strong investment in the fight against #malaria. Special thanks to @tdhfoundation.bsky.social for hosting us. @medicusmundich.bsky.social @roteskreuz-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @mmv.org

Júlia Lúis is one of 8,500 community health workers in Mozambique, who used to carry a huge binder with hundreds of loose-leaf pages. Until a smartphone app transformed her work. 👉Read more: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/about-us/... #MemberSuccessStories 📷 Tommy Trenchard, The Global Fund

#WorldMosquitoDay serves as a reminder that mosquitoes can have a huge impact on people’s lives. Read our newest #MemberSuccessStory & learn about Mozambique’s fight against a malaria surge after Cyclone Freddy: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/about-us/... 📷 Tommy Trenchard, The Global Fund

Congratulations Guinea for becoming the 21st African country to launch malaria vaccines! We’re proud to join our partners @who.int, @unicef.org and @path.org in the fight against malaria, which remains the leading cause of child morbidity and mortality in Guinea: bit.ly/3JcE4Rt

Guinea introduces malaria vaccine into routine immunization

Under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, and with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF and PATH, Guinea today officially int...

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Recent cuts in global health funding could result in 15 million additional #Malaria cases and over 100,000 deaths. Investments in #GlobalHealth are needed - not just as an act of solidarity, but also as a strategic investment in Switzerland's resilience, prosperity, and security. Read more 👇

Swiss TPH@swisstph.ch · last yr.

Efforts to improve global health have saved millions of lives worldwide – however, this progress is under threat. @evaherzog.bsky.social, President of the Swiss TPH Board of Governors, reflects why Switzerland should continue to invest in global health, taking a leading role rather than retreating.

📢 Press release: The antimalarial toolbox just expanded, bringing hope to the smallest patients. The first #malaria treatment for newborns and young infants has been approved by @swissmedic.bsky.social, with fast-track approvals expected across Africa.

Congrats to #Suriname for becoming the first malaria-free country in the Amazon region! This milestone is the result of decades of implementing a responsive & inclusive control programme. However, maintaining this status requires ongoing #surveillance in collaboration with neighbouring countries.

WHO@who.int · last yr.

Congratulations 🎉 #Suriname is the first country in the Amazon region to be certified malaria-free by WHO. This milestone is a testament to nearly 70 years of efforts to #EndMalaria across its vast rainforests & diverse communities 👉 bit.ly/44pLRCl

Impressions from our #GeneralAssembly in Bern. Together with SANTD, we explored projects to increase visibility for #Malaria & #NTDs. Thanks to all participants for a lively exchange. @medicusmundich.bsky.social @roteskreuz-ch.bsky.social, @swisstph.ch @tdhfoundation.bsky.social @mmv.org

Today, we're attending the Swiss TPH #symposium on #malaria. We look forward to hearing from renowned international experts, who will discuss how to continue delivering impact through global #partnerships in research and innovation, even in an environment with more limited funding.

Swiss TPH@swisstph.ch · last yr.

Swiss TPH #symposium on malaria started today Experts from academia, international organisations, the public sector & industry come together to tackle one of global health’s biggest challenges: ending #malaria. Read more 👇🏼

It‘s been an exciting first day of our symposium “Malaria in Focus” at @swisstph.ch. Presentations covered exciting work done to increase our understanding of #malaria & drive innovation into new & better tools. Looking forward to more discussions tomorrow on how innovations can have a real #impact.

What an honour to welcome this group of Swiss parliamentarians to showcase our role in the global fight against malaria and neglected tropical diseases.

Swiss Malaria Group@swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · last yr.

#Malaria & #NTDs continue to affect over a billion people. With SANTD, we invited Swiss parliamentarians on a study tour to showcase Switzerland's critical role in #GlobalHealth. 📷 Myrta Brunner, @swisstph.ch @evaherzog.bsky.social @barbaragysi.bsky.social @fabianmolina.ch @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

#Malaria & #NTDs continue to affect over a billion people. With SANTD, we invited Swiss parliamentarians on a study tour to showcase Switzerland's critical role in #GlobalHealth. 📷 Myrta Brunner, @swisstph.ch @evaherzog.bsky.social @barbaragysi.bsky.social @fabianmolina.ch @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

À l’occasion de la #JournéeMondialeContreLePaludisme, il est important de rappeler que malgré de solides progrès, la maladie reste un problème de santé à l’échelle mondiale qui fait chaque année un demi-million de victimes. 📷 Antonio Mendes, SMG #Reinvest #Reimagine #Reignite

#Weltmalariatag: Malaria bleibt trotz grosser Fortschritte ein globales Gesundheitsproblem, welches jährlich über eine halbe Million Menschenleben, vor allem Kinder unter fünf und Schwangere, fordert. 📷 Antonio Mendes, SMG #Reinvest #Reimagine #Reignite #WorldMalariaDay @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

Join us at @swisstph.ch's international symposium on #Malaria, where leading experts from academia, international organisations, and the public and private sectors share insights & discuss innovative solutions to reinvigorate our fight against malaria. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Swiss TPH@swisstph.ch · last yr.

#Malaria remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, requiring a multidisciplinary approach and strong partnerships to drive sustainable progress. Join us for Malaria in Focus - a two-day symposium to reinvigorate the fight against malaria. Find out more and register below:

Following the launch of its technical strategy to 2030 last April, the Global Malaria Programme has published a report detailing the progress being made to accelerate #malaria responses worldwide. Read it here: bit.ly/4j5SZu4

Our newest #MemberSuccessStory highlights a 22-year study in #Tanzania, through which @swisstph.ch & partners showed that children who sleep under #BedNets at an early age are more likely to survive into adulthood. Read more: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/about-us/... 📷 Konstantin Ikonomidis, SMG

✋ We are joining @bsky.app! The Swiss Malaria Group unites research institutions, public & private sectors and civil society to achieve a malaria-free world. Our goal is to retain & strengthen the Swiss commitment in the fight against #malaria.🇨🇭 👉 Learn more: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/