One step closer to a malaria-free world

BASF has received a historic recommendation from the World Health Organization for Interceptor® G2, a long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito net to fight insecticide resistance. This is the first WHO recommendation for a product based on a new insecticide class in more than 30 years.

Interceptor® G2 – a breakthrough in malaria control

WHO recommendation for game-changing mosquito net.

First new class of public health insecticide since the 1980s.

Significant scientific breakthrough for malaria prevention in areas where current nets are failing due to insecticide resistance.

First bed net to contain non-pyrethroid chemistry.

Collaboration with IVCC and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine unlocks breakthrough in malaria fight.

The story behind the breakthrough Watch more of our videos as the scientists and developers behind Interceptor® G2 talk about the challenges, the highs and lows, and what this breakthrough means for them personally.

Every year, more than one billion people suffer from mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, West Nile Virus and yellow fever. Malaria alone affects over 200 million people and kills 429,000 every year.

Thanks to concerted global action and investment, malaria cases have fallen by 21% since 2010 and death rates by 29%. An estimated 6.8 million lives, primarily young children, have been saved since 2001. But although dramatic progress is being made, diseases transmitted by insect vectors such as mosquitoes, remain a global threat.

Join BASF in the fight against disease. Read how controlling the mosquitoes and insects that spread these illnesses is a critical investment in the future; resulting in fewer sick people, better school attendance, stronger economies and a healthier, brighter future for entire communities.

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Values create value

The mission of BASF’s Public Health business is to improve the quality of life for people around the globe through disease prevention. We accomplish this goal by working with the international community, including international health, government and humanitarian organizations, to provide innovative vector control products and programs.

Commitment to sustainable development

As the world’s leading chemical company, we recognize that sustainable development is central to our long-term growth. That’s why sustainability is an integral part of BASF’s strategy. For us, sustainable enterprise means combining long-term oriented economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, thus contributing to a future worth living for coming generations.

BASF has been recognized for its commitment to furthering this critical mission. A founding member of the United Nations Global Compact and Global Compact LEAD, a new platform established in 2011 for corporate sustainability leadership, BASF has also been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 15 consecutive years. Our Public Health team is active in the international malaria community, representing BASF on numerous taskforces, including the World Health Organization malaria policy group and working groups on neglected tropical diseases, integrated vector management and long-lasting insecticidal nets.

Powerhouse behind our expertise

BASF’s Public Health business is part of the Crop Protection division and benefits from the innovative strength of an extensive research and development pipeline and global expertise in insecticides. The division is a leader in crop protection and a strong partner to the farming industry providing well-established and innovative fungicides, insecticides and herbicides to improve crop yields and quality. Other uses include structural and urban pest control, turf and ornamental plants, vegetation management, and forestry. The vision of BASF’s Crop Protection division is to be the world’s leading innovator, optimizing agricultural production, improving nutrition, and thus enhancing the quality of life for a growing world population.

Prevention
BASF's public health products - long-lasting insecticide-treated mosquito nets, indoor residual wall sprays and larvicides - protect people, day and night from the mosquitoes that spread disease.

Partnership
BASF partners with development and aid organizations that are trying to put an end to vector-borne disease and improve health systems in countries affected by these debilitating illnesses.

Product Innovation
Mosquitoes are becoming resistant to existing insecticides. BASF is launching a new generation of products to combat mosquito-borne disease.