Why GMEC 2025?
According to WHO’s latest World Malaria report, there were an estimated 263 million cases and 597,000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2023, of which approximately 76% were children under 5. This represents about 11 million more cases in 2023 compared to 2022 and nearly the same number of deaths. Approximately 95% of the deaths occurred in the WHO African Region, where many at-risk still lack access to the services they need to prevent, detect, and treat the disease.
Rotarians are not just bystanders in the fight against malaria-they are active participants.
GMEC 2025 presents a unique opportunity for Rotarians to learn about and contribute to the global efforts of their fellow Rotarians and other organizations in eradicating malaria.
GMEC 2025 is an opportunity for Rotarians to support the movement advocating for Rotary International to adopt malaria as a key priority.
GMEC 2025 is an opportunity for Rotarians to learn how their club and district can support the drive to End Malaria For Good.
Three Reasons to Attend
Unite Against Malaria
Strengthening Coordination for Success.
Current malaria organizations require coordinated strategies.
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Collaboration has been proven to work with positive outcomes and increased energy.
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Rotary's Reach: Volunteers have been increasing in numbers, with strengthened boots on the ground efforts in nearly all 85 endemic countries.
GMEC is a call for Unity: Enhancing collaboration can positively amplify our efforts against malaria.
Together We Can: Join forces to create a stronger, unified approach to eradication
End Malaria for Good
A Realistic Goal.
Success Stories: 25 countries have eliminated malaria since 2000.
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Proven Strategies: Effective on-the-ground approaches are already established.
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Collaborative Efforts: Global partnerships are enhancing eradication efforts.
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Innovative Solutions: New technologies, vaccines and treatments are paving the way for progress.
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Public Awareness: Educating communities is key to prevention and control.
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Join the Fight: Together, we can make malaria history
Unlock Your Potential
Connect. Learn. Act.
Networking Opportunities: Forge valuable connections with peers and experts.
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Insights from Thought Leaders: Gain knowledge from pioneers, experts and innovators.
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Continuous Learning: Attend sessions that deepen your understanding of malaria eradication.
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Meet Sponsors and Partners: Explore relationships that can amplify your impact.
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Promote Action: Utilize the Rotary platform to drive meaningful initiatives and outcomes.
Join us at GMEC and become educated in our collective efforts to create a malaria-free future
What to Expect
GMEC 2025 attendees can expect engaging and inspiring talks from dozens of speakers. The event will provide a crucial platform for attendees to learn how to advocate for change, secure funding, and work with communities to eradicate malaria.
GMEC 2025 aims to leverage Rotarians' extensive network and global health experience to magnify the impact of malaria eradication efforts.
By the end of GMEC 2025, attendees can expect to leave with tangible outcome roadmaps, practical and effective tools to ignite action at the club and district levels, and a unified vision of a malaria-free world.
Malaria Partners International.
The mission of Malaria Partners International (MPI) is to ignite an international Rotarian campaign to end malaria. MPI is a group of Rotary members committed to inspiring a broad international Rotarian campaign for the global eradication of malaria.
MPI works with Rotarian groups around the world and advocates within Rotary in order to gain broad international support from districts and clubs and for the support of the Rotary Foundation.
Rotarians Against Malaria - Global.
Rotarians Against Malaria -Global Rotary Action Group (RAM-Global) is an international volunteer organization working to eradicate malaria.
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We are committed to supporting global malaria control, to:
- Innovate, Share & Scale Up Rural Malaria Projects
 - Educate and Engage
- Develop Grants as a Rotary Action Group to Reduce Malaria
- Collaborate with NGO's, Governments and the Scientific Community
GMEC Steering Committee Members
Kevin Klustner (Chair)
MPI
Jenny Andrews
MPI
William Hammond
MPI
Daniel Perlman
RAM Global
Sala Sweet
MPI
Stacey Ogle
MPI
Bill Feldt
MPI
Drake Zimmerman
RAM Global / MPI
Clayton Taylor
RAM Global / MPI
Wendy Thannasi
MPI