Malaria Minute
Using Big Data to Fight Malaria in Bangladesh
Big data allows scientists to produce malaria ‘risk maps’ in Bangladesh and Indian researchers develop a new paper-based method of malaria detection.
Malaria Minute
Metarhizium Fungus Effective at Killing Malaria Mosquitoes
A new study finds that fungus, genetically enhanced to produce spider toxin, can kill a large-number of malaria-carrying mosquitos.
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Transgenic Malaria Control Kills 99% of Mosquitoes in African Trial
A new study has found that fungus, genetically enhanced to produce spider toxin, can kill a large-number of malaria-carrying mosquitos. I speak with Brian Lovett, who is one of the authors of the paper.
Malaria Minute
Malaria Biology Questioned at 15th BioMalPar Conference
The BioMalPar conference takes place in Germany, Venezuela experiences malaria resurgence in humanitarian crisis and the BBC showcase efforts to fight malaria in Sierra Leone.
Malaria Minute
Algeria and Argentina Certified ‘Malaria-Free’ by WHO
Algeria and Argentina certified ‘malaria-free’ by WHO, journalists from high burden countries begin RBM media fellowship and Dr Pedro Alonso speaks at the World Health Assembly.
Malaria Minute
Malaria Session Organised for World Health Assembly
A ministerial meeting regarding malaria is scheduled for the World Health Assembly, the ‘Malaria Vaccines for the World’ event takes place in Oxford and submissions open for the ‘Malaria in Melbourne’ conference.
Malaria Minute
President’s Malaria Initiative Publish Annual Report
Rory Stewart becomes new Secretary of State for International Development, PMI release their thirteenth Annual Report and the MalaFA report shares the opinion of African experts.
Malaria Minute
The Launch of the Civil Society for Malaria Elimination Network
The Civil Society for Malaria Elimination Network is launched, the Independent and Quartz Africa criticise the RTS,S malaria vaccine and Fever Tree raise money for Malaria No More UK.
Malaria Minute
The Global Health Community Celebrate World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day celebrations take place across the world, an event in London assesses Commonwealth malaria commitments and a pilot programme of the RTS,S vaccine begins in Malawi.
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Where Are We in the Fight Against Malaria?
To take a look at where we are in the fight against malaria, I’m joined by Michal Fishman of Malaria No More. She’s co-chairs RBM’s Strategic Communications Partner Committee, which brings together organisations to reduce the malaria burden.