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The Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria

I’m joined by Dr Mark Amos to discuss the accuracy of malaria diagnostic tools. How do RDTs compare to traditional lab testing?

By Thomas Locke, 4 years6th January 2019 ago
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An Interview with Penny Mordaunt | The Secretary of State for International Development

Ms Mordaunt tells me about the UK’s efforts to fight malaria, the Commonwealth and the level of collaboration between DFID and the Gates Foundation.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years30th December 2018 ago
Using Gene Drives to Target Malaria Carrying Mosquitos
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Using Gene Drives to Target Malaria Carrying Mosquitos

Target Malaria is a consortium of researchers using ‘gene drives’ to fight malaria. I speak with Dr Alekos Simoni, one of their researchers based at Imperial College London.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years23rd December 2018 ago
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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.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years16th December 2018 ago
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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.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years9th December 2018 ago
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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.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years2nd December 2018 ago
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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.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years25th November 2018 ago
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The Journalist Responsible for the Removal of Kenya’s Fake Malaria Drugs

Stellar Murumba has been investigating substandard antimalarial drugs. Her work has led to the Kenyan Health Ministry to recall Duo-Cotecxin, a commonly used antimalarial.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years18th November 2018 ago
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Five Minutes with Linda Lear | Rachel Carson, Silent Spring and DDT

Rachel Carson was a passionate scientist and ecologist who wrote about the environment. Her most famous book, Silent Spring, discusses the consequences of DDT misuse.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years11th November 2018 ago
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Five Minutes with Annemarie Quinn and Code Sangala | Music Against Malaria

Annemarie Quinn and Code Sangala speak to me about their charity, Music Against Malaria. They’re currently touring Malawi to raise money for the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre.

By Thomas Locke, 4 years4th November 2018 ago

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