Malaria Minute
Burundi Malaria Outbreak Reaches Epidemic Proportions
The malaria outbreak in Burundi reaches epidemic proportions and the pilot implementation programme of the RTS,S vaccine begins in Kenya.
Malaria Minute
Malaria Mortality May Be Higher than Estimated
Previous estimates of malaria mortality in sub-Saharan Africa may have been underestimated and researchers in America and Germany look to nature for novel antimalarial compounds.
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Studying the Genes That Cause Insecticide Resistance
Researchers investigate the genes that cause insecticide resistance among malaria-carrying mosquitoes, The Global Fund launch their ‘Step Up The Fight’ awareness campaign and Alok Sharma is named as UK Secretary of State for International Development.
Malaria Minute
Drug-Resistant Malaria Parasites Spread to SE Asia
Drug-resistant P. falciparum spread to South East Asia, researchers at LSTM uncover the mode of action of primaquine and the International Health journal will become open-access in 2020.
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Understanding Human Behaviour Key To Malaria Elimination
Understanding human behaviour at night could reduce malaria transmission, study shows how the mosquito immune system combats malaria parasites and a researcher uncovers new insights into mosquito feeding behaviours.
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Tracking Bednet Use in Uganda with a Remote Monitor
Bednets play an important role in fighting malaria. I speak with Paul Krezanoski about the unreliable mechanisms of monitoring bednet usage and his high-tech solution, the SmartNet.
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No Evidence of Malaria Rebound in Extended Phase 3 RTS,S Clinical Trial
The results of an extended Phase 3 RTS,S clinical trial are published in The Lancet, and researchers develop a high-tech mosquito net that monitors usage.
Malaria Minute
UK Government Pledges £1.4bn to The Global Fund
The UK government announces new funding pledge for The Global Fund, the Gordon Research Conference and Seminar on Malaria takes place in Les Diablerets and climate warming could increase malaria risk in cooler regions.
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The Ugandan Inventor Behind Bloodless Malaria Diagnosis
The Matiscope is a non-invasive, bloodless method of malaria diagnosis. I speak with Brian Gitta, a Ugandan IT Specialist, who developed the technology
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7th International Conference on Plasmodium vivax Research
Scientists gather in Paris for the 7th International Conference on Plasmodium vivax Research, high-resolution maps chart P. falciparum and P. vivax prevalence over seventeen years and Brian Gitta is named a Laurette for developing a new method of malaria diagnosis.