A Decade of Health – making the world healthier and stronger
A Decade of Health – making the world healthier and stronger
Malaria No More UK is proud to be supporting the Decade of Health initiative which launched today in the UK. Its aim is to show that as a nation, we’re healthier, stronger and safer when we work together to tackle some of the world's most important health challenges such as pandemics and preventable diseases like malaria.
Malaria has killed billions of people over the centuries. But, through science, innovation and worldwide coordination global malaria deaths have fallen dramatically (62% between 2000 and 2015). Now, progress is stalling, cases and deaths are no longer declining and 400,000 people – predominantly children under five and pregnant women – still die of malaria every year. Covid-19 could put hard-fought gains into freefall.
Watch the decade of health launch video
How can Decade of Health help with the fight to end malaria?
The fight to end malaria will only be won through continued investment in science and public health. At Malaria No More UK, we work with partners globally to raise awareness of what it will take to end malaria, as well as inspire and empower people to act. A Decade of Health is set to accelerate these values and highlight why these investments will make a safer world for everyone.
We are incredibly grateful to every scientist, health worker and activist who has committed their lives to help us beat this deadly disease. We must celebrate the hard-fought gains while continuing to invest in healthcare, science, and innovation.
Covid-19 has shown us that a disease anywhere in the world, can threaten our security at home. Unleashing British science and creativity could transform the malaria fight and deliver a deadly blow to a disease that has plagued out planet for centuries.
What are the next steps?
The UK Government has been a critical leader in the fight to end malaria both financially and through the contribution of science, innovation, and political leadership. In 2018 the Government led the Commonwealth to commit to halving malaria by 2023.
Now, the UK Government’s financial commitment to ending malaria is up for review. We’re urging the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to renew its financial commitment and continue Britain’s pivotal leadership towards ending malaria within our lifetimes.
