Burkina Faso

Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté recognized as Falling Walls Winner in Science & Innovation Management 2023

Posted 14th September 2023 by Souleymane Kekele

Target Malaria is thrilled to announce that Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté, Principal Investigator of Target Malaria Burkina Faso and a leading figure in medical entomology and parasitology, has been named as…

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A dual perspective on targeting malaria vectors 

Posted 1st September 2023 by Angella Nakamaanya and Roger Sanou

Target Malaria works across eight partner institutions in six countries, including in Burkina Faso and Uganda. Two of our colleagues from these countries recently shared their perspectives on their work…

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Climate change and malaria mosquitoes: A looming public health crisis 

Posted 25th August 2023 by Jean W. Birba

In the unfolding saga of climate change, an unsettling chapter is being written, one that threatens the well-being of communities across the globe. The alarming convergence of climate change and…

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Empowering communities in the fight against malaria: Reflections from the Gordon Research Conference 

Posted 14th July 2023 by Dr Nourou Barry

Greetings from Barcelona! I, Dr Nourou Barry, SE Lead Assistant from Target Malaria Burkina Faso, recently had the privilege of attending the prestigious Gordon Research Conference on malaria in Casteldefells,…

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A photographic look at the future based on a rich past 

Posted 30th June 2023 by Warren Saré

Photography is a passion of mine, from my early youth to the sight of my first camera, the flame was born in me and guided all my decisions and life…

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How Target Malaria uses theatre to communicate with communities  

Posted 2nd June 2023 by Souleymane Kekele

Stakeholder engagement is a key pillar of Target Malaria’s work. Communicating with communities involves prioritising the appropriate methods and channels, and in Burkina Faso, Target Malaria uses theatre as a…

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Meet the young scientists of Target Malaria

Posted 14th April 2023 by Koulmaga Dao

What do you do with Target Malaria and what do you enjoy about your work?  I am a Molecular Biology technician for Target Malaria Burkina Faso. I oversee the molecular…

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What do you need to know about malaria? 

Posted 3rd March 2023 by Dr. Patric Epopa

In this blog, we answer some of the commonly asked questions about malaria, one of the oldest diseases in the world. Using the tool “Answer the public”, we compiled commonly…

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science  

Posted 10th February 2023 by Odette Zongo

February 11th is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. There are many reasons to celebrate this day. Women scientists deserve to be recognised for their work and…

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How Earth Observation Data is used by Target Malaria

Posted 16th November 2022 by Dr. Abdoul-Azize Millogo

Group Earth Observation (GEO) is an intergovernmental partnership that improves the availability, access, and use of earth observations data for a sustainable planet. The organization annually hosts a “GEO Week”;…

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