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Investment in new vector control tools recommended if we are to avoid malaria resurgence, new study indicates

Posted 15th octobre 2020 by Samantha O’Loughlin, PhD

Historic levels of funding have reduced the global burden of malaria in recent years. The number of deaths caused by the disease worldwide has sharply declined, with a 50% drop…

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Target Malaria Uganda Starting Work on Colour-Variant Mosquitoes

Posted 6th octobre 2020 by Richard Linga

The Target Malaria team in Uganda is currently involved in preparations for colour variant mosquito studies to start in December this year. Colour-variant mosquitoes are different forms of Anopheles gambiae…

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Understanding the population dynamics of a self-limiting male bias strain in malaria mosquitoes

Posted 25th août 2020 by Paola Pollegioni

If we want to make malaria eradication a reality by 20502, innovation and new tools are essential, as suggested by the WHO and the Lancet Commission. Target Malaria is working to achieve this…

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Virtual tours of Target Malaria’s insectaries to celebrate World Mosquito Day

Posted 20th août 2020 by Andrew McKemey

In 1897, Sir Ronald Ross made a discovery that would change the world forever: he proved that mosquitoes were responsible for transmitting malaria between humans. World Mosquito Day, celebrated every…

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International Youth Day: Youth Engagement for Malaria Elimination

Posted 12th août 2020 by Kadiatou Sanogo

International Youth Day is commemorated on August 12. This year’s celebrations will raise awareness of the need to make institutions more inclusive to enable youth engagement in formal political mechanisms.…

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Malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV : how can the impact of COVID-19 be minimised

Posted 11th août 2020 by Souleymane Kekele

The COVID-19 pandemic is adding pressure to already stretched health care systems worldwide. Low and middle-income countries are experiencing significant challenges when resources are scarce. Years of progress in the…

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What is COVID-19 teaching us about sustainable development?

Posted 3rd août 2020 by Samantha O’Loughlin, PhD

This year’s  Sustainable Development Report  analyses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), rather than just reporting progress on the implementation of the 2030 Agenda…

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Bridging the investment gap in the fight against malaria

Posted 24th juillet 2020 by Dr Abdoulaye Diabaté

The 2010-2020 decade witnessed a renewed call for action to scale up the fight against malaria. While recent World Malaria Reports indicate positive trends towards reducing malaria cases, they caution…

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Global fund alerts to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV, tuberculosis and malaria

Posted 15th juillet 2020 by John Connolly

Ever since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries have been scrambling to mitigate its social and economic effects, as well as find treatments and vaccines to save lives and…

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Happy 15th Anniversary, U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative!

Posted 30th juin 2020 by Valentina Cisnetto-Brauch, PHD

On June 30th, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) is celebrating its 15th Anniversary. PMI, one of the most prominent organisations fighting malaria worldwide, was created by the former-US President…

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