World Malaria Day 2025 UK Parliamentary Reception in London
Malaria No More UK held a reception at the House of Commons in the UK to ring in World Malaria Day.
Since 2000, global progress against malaria has been remarkable. Global contributions have helped deliver life-saving tools to communities around the world, halving malaria deaths and protecting millions. Yet the fight is far from over. Drug and insecticide resistance, climate change, and funding gaps are making it harder than ever to eliminate the disease.
Despite these challenges, progress remains within reach. Tools, such as bed nets, anti-malaria drugs, and new malaria vaccines, are being rolled out, offering hope for continued impact. This year’s key funding moments present a critical opportunity: in June, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, will hold its replenishment, and the UK will co-host the Global Fund replenishment with South Africa in the autumn.
World Malaria Day 2025 is a timely reminder of the importance of global partnerships and the UK’s leadership role. By sustaining support, we can save lives, strengthen communities, and help build a healthier, more secure world. Malaria No More UK also published a new report about how UK investment in malaria R&D could generate over £2 billion in GDP for the UK’s economy. Investing in neglected disease R&D also has the power to create more than 4,000 British jobs and unlock over £4 billion in private sector investment – all while helping save 1.43 million lives and prevent 183 million cases of disease globally. In the report they feature Target Malaria: “the gene drive research led by Imperial College’s Target Malaria on genetically altering mosquitoes positions the UK at the forefront of genetic engineering.”
At the event, Lord Trees of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases introduced several individuals who highlighted the importance of investing in the fight against malaria. Among those present were Baroness Chapman and representatives from Malawi and Botswana.
