Malaria remains one of the world’s most devastating mosquito-borne diseases, with over 249 million cases reported in 2022, an increase of 11 million from the previous year. As global health organisations intensify efforts to curb transmission, African Applied Chemical (AAC) is contributing a bold new innovative solution: a slow release, long-lasting insect repellent textile designed to repel mosquitoes and reduce outdoor malaria transmission in resource limited settings.

This innovation complements the physical, chemical, and biological strategies endorsed by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) remain the backbone of malaria prevention, while biological methods like larvicides and genetic control offer promising but complex alternatives. AAC’s innovative repellent textile bridges the gap, offering sustained protection in outdoor environments where traditional methods often fall short.

Engineered for affordability, durability, and ease of use, AAC’s mosquito-repelling textile innovation can be integrated into wearables, outdoor gear, and structural materials. By targeting outdoor transmission, a growing concern in malaria-endemic regions, it brings scalable, field-ready innovation to communities most at risk, particularly those that are resource-limited, advancing the fight against malaria with science that meets people where they live.

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At African Applied Chemical, innovation should serve the most vulnerable. Our mission is to develop accessible, sustainable technologies that protect lives and restore dignity in malaria-affected communities.