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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.