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Malaria isn’t just an illness with a devastating impact on health. It causes a financial burden that impacts families, communities, and holds back entire economies from achieving their potential – and this is felt globally.

Brand new research commissioned by Malaria No More UK and carried out by Oxford Economics Africa has revealed that getting back on track to the Sustainable Development Goal of cutting malaria by 90% by 2030 could boost the economies of malaria-endemic countries by an incredible $142.7 billion.

That’s not all.

The research also showed that an additional $31bn could be generated in exports to some of the most affected malaria-endemic countries in Africa; with an almost $4bn rise for G7 countries, almost $1.5bn for the US, and more than $450m for the UK. The benefits of falling malaria rates would be felt across the world.

These striking figures provide yet further rationale for the next UK Government, G7, and malaria-endemic countries to continue to invest in getting the fight to end malaria back on track.  

Every year there are over 200 million cases of malaria, keeping adults off work and children out of school. Despite huge progress over the last 20 years, malaria still claims the lives of over 600,000 people each year. The majority of them are children under five years of age.

George, from Kisumu in Kenya, shares his story…

With the release of our report, we’re calling for a strong commitment from world leaders for the Global Fund and Gavi – the organisations that ensure malaria innovations reach those who need them most. Please join us — these investments and actions will not only save lives but boost economic growth for a stronger, safer world.

Thank you,

Malaria No More UK Team

The coming months will be crucial to ensure we get the malaria fight back on track. We need your support to secure the investment needed from world leaders to make a zero malaria world a reality. Making a donation today will help us secure a healthier, more prosperous world for us all.