PODCAST: Meet the Americans Passionate About Ending Malaria For Good
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— Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute
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Host Thomas Locke joined United to Beat Malaria’s Leadership Summit in Washington DC to interview malaria champions and highlight the important role US advocacy plays – particularly young advocates – in the fight against malaria.
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VIDEO: Malaria spike in Pakistan and Mozambique due to climate change, report says
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“Climate change is driving up the number of malaria cases in Pakistan and Mozambique, according to a new report. The study by the Global Fund said recent extreme weather led to a spike in cases of the mosquito-borne disease.”
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— U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative
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“Founèba Traoré is the sole community health worker in the village of Wouloufiena, Mali. Without reliable access to the nearest health center 12 miles away, many residents rely on her to provide essential … health care – including malaria prevention and treatment services.”
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VIDEO: Malaria Gamechangers – Ep. 1: Genetically-modified mosquitoes
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“Part 1 of the Malaria Gamechangers series focuses on the efforts of Target Malaria, Imperial College London, and other partners who are working to reduce the population of malaria-carrying mosquitoes through gene drive technology.”
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World Health Organization certifies Azerbaijan and Tajikistan as malaria-free
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— World Health Organization
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“The certification follows a sustained, century-long effort to stamp out the disease by the 2 countries. … A total of 42 countries or territories have [now] reached the malaria-free milestone.”
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Oxford malaria vaccine rollout could have ‘major’ implications in sub-Saharan Africa
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“Nigeria this week joined Ghana in provisionally approving a new malaria vaccine developed by scientists at the University of Oxford, potentially paving the path to save millions of lives and boost Africa’s long-term economic prospects.”
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PODCAST: Fight against malaria: Promising trends in Kenya and new vaccine to come
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In Kenya, over 10,000 people die from malaria each year, but the prevalence rate is on a steady downward trend, and a new vaccine looks set to be approved soon.
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US President’s Malaria Initiative Announces Plans to Form Partnerships with 3 New African Countries
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“[PMI] plans to expand its reach in East and West Africa, forming partnerships with three new countries: Burundi, The Gambia, and Togo. This expansion would bring the total number of … partner countries and programs to 30.”
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Malaria Day Marked with New Disease Challenge
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“As the world marks World Malaria Day, scientists note a new vector is spreading the disease: ‘Anopheles stephensi’ — a mosquito that can breed in areas are not prone to malaria, including cities.”
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PODCAST: United To Protect Public Health And Tackle Malaria With Jonathan Kidwell
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“Jonathan Kidwell … of United to Beat Malaria, tells Dr. Christopher Fasano about the organization’s vital work to eliminate malaria.
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