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The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria & NTDs
Political attitudes are vital to the success of malaria elimination efforts. Jeremy Lefroy’s responsibility is to inform other Parliamentarians about the disease.
Malaria Minute
UN Biodiversity Conference Decides Not to Ban ‘Gene Drives’
The latest malaria news, in 60 seconds. Uzbekistan declared ‘malaria-free’ by WHO, Australian veterans ‘no better off’ after a Senate inquiry into Mefloquine, a UN Biodiversity Conference decides not to ban ‘gene drives’ and Longleat Safari Park close penguin enclosure following malaria outbreak. Available Platforms Got a story? Email our Read more…
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Anti-Mefloquine Charity Hit By Email Phishing Attack
The Quinism Foundation, a charity advocating for research into the side effects of antimalarial drugs has been targeted by a ‘sophisticated’ email attack.
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The Programme Analyst Coordinating ‘Bucket Trials’ in India
I’m joined by Lukyn Gedge who is coordinating the Microbide Bucket Challenge in India. Her team is testing the efficacy of a new biodegradable larvicide that can kill mosquitos, releasing carbon dioxide and water into the atmosphere.
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WHO Declares Uzbekistan ‘Malaria-Free’
The World Health Organisation has awarded the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan as officially ‘malaria-free’.
Malaria Minute
Kenya’s Malaria Diagnosis Kits ‘Not Functional’
The Ugandan Ministry of Health announces plans to use Rapid Diagnostic Kits to detect malaria, Kenyan governors say that medical equipment from state-owned ‘Kemsa’ is faulty and a married couple from Indonesia nearly recover from monkey malaria.
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The Scientist Developing a New Biodegradable Larvicide
Microbide is developing a biodegradable insecticide for the control of mosquitoes. It’s currently undergoing so-called ‘bucket trials’ in India.
Malaria Minute
Health Minister Criticises Gene Editing Program
Plans to use genetically modified mosquitoes to eliminate malaria have stalled after officials admit it didn’t work and a four-day mass drug administration is launched in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The Woman Fighting Malaria with Handmade Soap
Joan Nalubega makes and sells mosquito-repellent soap. Her company has received worldwide attention after Reuters shared her story online.
Malaria Minute
Getting the Malaria Response ‘Back on Track’
The World Health Organisation publishes annual ‘World Malaria Report’, highlighting progress towards eradication, Penny Mordaunt announces £27million injection into Unitaid and PMI shares their Malaria Operational Plans for 2019.