Our mission is to challenge the status quo and pave the way for a safer, more affordable Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) insecticide that has the potential to deliver community-based IRS
In 2022 only 4.4% of the population in WHO Africa Region were protected by IRS.
This is <50 million people out of a total population of 1.1 billion!
Reducing the cost of IRS insecticides and implementing community-based programs will significantly protect more people
The world is facing a malaria crisis and a substantial pivot in the fight against malaria is needed
Increased resourcing
Strengthened political commitment
Data-driven strategies and innovative tools
A perlite active ingredient (ai)represents no physical or chemical hazard to human health or to the environment when used as directed
A perlite active ingredient IRS insecticide will provide a much-needed alternate mode of action that will mitigate insecticide resistance
“Let’s challenge the status quo and deliver a powerful new tool for malaria burden & malaria transmission and put the powder of protection in the people’s hands.”
— David Stewart, Athena Vector Technology Founder & CEO, 01/26/2024