
It’s estimated that over half of the world’s population is at risk for malaria. For many families, protecting themselves from this disease is a daily concern, with children under five being the most vulnerable group.
As the makers of Raid and OFF!,
and a leader in the insect repellent space, SC Johnson is committed to working towards the prevention
and eradication of malaria.
We bring our core competencies in science, innovation and partnerships to the fight against this
pressing public health issue. SC Johnson maintains one of the largest private urban entomology research
centers in the world. Our worldwide network of laboratories, research facilities, and private and public
partners is focused on applying science to develop and validate tools for combating mosquito-borne
illness.
As the makers of Raid and OFF!,
and a leader in the insect repellent space, SC Johnson is committed to working towards the prevention
and eradication of malaria.
We bring our core competencies in science, innovation and partnerships to the fight against this
pressing public health issue. SC Johnson maintains one of the largest private urban entomology research
centers in the world. Our worldwide network of laboratories, research facilities, and private and public
partners is focused on applying science to develop and validate tools for combating mosquito-borne
illness.
More than 20 years ago, SC Johnson started looking at how we could help raise standards of living and provide opportunities for a better quality of life for the 4 billion people at the base of the world’s economic pyramid.
The SC Johnson team dedicated to this initiative is working to reduce mosquito populations and encourage education about mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, and create sustainable business solutions to help strengthen communities in developing countries.
More than 20 years ago, SC Johnson started looking at how we could help raise standards of living and provide opportunities for a better quality of life for the 4 billion people at the base of the world’s economic pyramid.
The SC Johnson team dedicated to this initiative is working to reduce mosquito populations and encourage education about mosquito-borne diseases like malaria, and create sustainable business solutions to help strengthen communities in developing countries.
All of the work SC Johnson has done would not be possible without partners and leaders from around the world. We know it truly takes a family to end malaria.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Leaders of Commonwealth countries meet every two years in various countries for the Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting (CHOGM) to reaffirm their shared goals, values, and policies to improve quality of life
for all their citizens. CHOGM has offered an outlet to bring together common policies, certain contentious
issues, and current events, with a special focus on issues affecting member and host nations. With the 2022
CHOGM event being held in Rwanda, there is a heavy emphasis on eradicating malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Kigali Summit
In conjunction with the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by the Republic of Rwanda, the
Kigali Summit will reaffirm commitments to end these preventable and treatable diseases. This historic event
brings together current Heads of State and Government, CEOs, philanthropists, scientific experts, global
institutions, celebrities, and community champions to bring unified, worldwide attention to Malaria and
NTDs. SC Johnson is committed to investing time, money, and resources to help fight against Malaria and NTDs
by developing innovative products, more resilient health systems, and supporting healthier communities.
All of the work SC Johnson has done would not be possible without partners and leaders from around the world. We know it truly takes a family to end malaria.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Leaders of Commonwealth countries meet every two years in various countries for the Commonwealth Heads of
Government Meeting (CHOGM) to reaffirm their shared goals, values, and policies to improve quality of life
for all their citizens. CHOGM has offered an outlet to bring together common policies, certain contentious
issues, and current events, with a special focus on issues affecting member and host nations. With the 2022
CHOGM event being held in Rwanda, there is a heavy emphasis on eradicating malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Kigali Summit
In conjunction with the 26th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting hosted by the Republic of Rwanda, the
Kigali Summit will reaffirm commitments to end these preventable and treatable diseases. This historic event
brings together current Heads of State and Government, CEOs, philanthropists, scientific experts, global
institutions, celebrities, and community champions to bring unified, worldwide attention to Malaria and
NTDs. SC Johnson is committed to investing time, money, and resources to help fight against Malaria and NTDs
by developing innovative products, more resilient health systems, and supporting healthier communities.
SC Johnson has developed spatial repellent products aimed to address challenges of coverage, cost, and access. The products, Mosquito Shield™ and Guardian™, can be distributed to hard-to-access areas at low cost, providing additional protection to families who need it most.
Mosquito Shield™ and Guardian™ are tools that are purpose-built. Families often choose to re-purpose tools distributed by humanitarian organizations, using them for a variety of unintended purposes. For example, bed nets are often used in and around displacement camps as building material, furniture and for fishing. Both products are purpose-built tools. They cannot be re-purposed as anything other than mosquito protection, so distribution efforts should lead to intended use.
Efficacy tests indicate spatial repellents significantly reduce bites from mosquitoes that may carry disease, including ones that transmit:
The Mosquito Shield™ spatial repellent, developed by a dedicated team in 2017, is an easy-to-use product that can help protect a semi-enclosed or enclosed space from mosquitoes without requiring electricity or a flame to work. It has been through trials in Indonesia and Peru, with promising results, and is now in large-scale clinical trials funded by UNITAID in Kenya, Mali and Sri Lanka.