Malaria and Switzerland: How a country’s engagement matters

World Malaria Day, marked each year on 25 April, is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. The Swiss Malaria Group advocates for a malaria-free world. As a multistakeholder network of academic research, civil society organizations, corporate and public sectors, we unite all sectors and cover the whole intervention chain from research and innovation to large-scale access to prevention and treatment and implementation along with the necessary advocacy. The Swiss Malaria Group is a unique example of partnership which reflects the Sustainable Development Goals.

In this episode, Carine Weiss talks to the executive secretary of the Swiss Malaria Group Julia Richter, about their commitment, why the World Malaria Day is important and why collaboration between different actors in the fight against malaria is crucial.