What does EVE mean in UNCLASSIFIED

EVVE stands for Educate, Vaccinate and Eradicate. It is an acronym used to describe the three main steps needed in order to prevent and control malaria.

EVVE works by providing education about prevention strategies such as proper use of insecticide-treated bednets and avoiding areas prone to mosquito-borne illness outbreaks. Vaccination with antimalarial drugs is also employed, while advances in medical treatments are leading towards eventual eradication of the disease altogether.

EVVE has been implemented worldwide but its effects are mostly felt in sub-Saharan African countries where malaria remains the leading cause of death among children under five years old.

Numerous organizations have joined forces in order to successfully implement EVVE initiatives. These include non-governmental organizations such as UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), governmental agencies such as USAID, private companies including Google's Project Nightingale initiative, academic institutions like Johns Hopkins University, as well as healthcare systems and foundations around the world.

The implementation of EVVE initiatives has resulted in a significant reduction of deaths due to malaria globally since 2000; progress is especially evident among children under five years old as well as pregnant women living in sub-Saharan Africa who have seen a reduction of mortality rates by over 50%.