LSHTM RAFT

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Resilience Against Future Threats through Vector Control @LSHTM 🦟 Addressing insecticide resistance and emerging mosquito-borne disease threats

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LSHTM RAFT@LSHTM_RAFT · Nov 26

Fantastic to see all our colleagues at Annual Scientific Meeting in 🇹🇭hosted by @MahidolU Great discussions today about urbanisation, #dengue, #malaria, data, #resistance & much more! Such a valuable opportunity to share all this with @FCDOHealthRes

LSHTM_RAFT's tweet image. Fantastic to see all our colleagues at Annual Scientific Meeting in 🇹🇭hosted by @MahidolU Great discussions today about urbanisation, #dengue, #malaria, data, #resistance &amp; much more! Such a valuable opportunity to share all this with @FCDOHealthRes

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LSHTM RAFT@LSHTM_RAFT · Jul 24

As fieldwork ending (into insecticide resistance). Crucial analysis of experimental hut data is underway by partners @imperialcollege @ImperialMalaria Huge amount of information to work through to prepare for the models required for genetic analysis: globalvectorhub.lshtm.ac.uk/insecticide-re…

LSHTM_RAFT's tweet image. As fieldwork ending (into insecticide resistance). Crucial analysis of experimental hut data is underway by partners @imperialcollege @ImperialMalaria Huge amount of information to work through to prepare for the models required for genetic analysis: globalvectorhub.lshtm.ac.uk/insecticide-re…

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Reuters Health@Reuters_Health · Jul 23

World Health Organization raises concern about spread of mosquito-borne Chikungunya virus reut.rs/3UnMPum

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Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute@JHMRImalaria · Jul 23

George Dimopoulos of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, and colleagues at @UCSD today published a study in @Nature Open Access detailing their work to genetically modify #mosquitoes to prevent transmission of #malaria. nature.com/articles/s4158…

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Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance@APLMA_Malaria · Jul 24

Today, we celebrate 🇹🇱Timor-Leste’s historic achievement in being certified malaria-free by @WHO! A testament to a decade of focused interventions, decisive leadership, community-driven efforts, and sustained regional cooperation. We stand united to #EndMalaria for good across…

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MARCAD Plus@MARCAD7 · Jul 23

Nearly 1,000 people participated in awareness activities on #MalariaPrevention and #VectorControl, held from July 7 to 13 in three villages in Senegal by #MARCADPlus PhD fellow @akhysarr , in collaboration with local communities. As part of his #CommunityEngagement project.

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Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance@APLMA_Malaria · Jul 24

#Indonesia intensifies its resolve to tackle border malaria with a joint action plan alongside Papua New Guinea & launch the Indonesia's Call to End Malaria Initiative - aligning national & provincial efforts. #AsiaPacific #MalariaLeaders2025 thinkglobalhealth.org/article/indone…

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Target Malaria@TargetMalaria · Jul 21

#Malaria remains a serious health emergency in Africa and demands urgent attention. Last week #TargetMalariaBurkinaFaso @IrssDro took part in a workshop organised by @NEPAD_Agency in Ouagadougou, focused on innovative technologies against malaria. Dr @charlesguissou reports on…

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Target Malaria@TargetMalaria · Jul 23

#Dengue vs #Malaria: can you tell the difference? Dengue and malaria are two very different diseases caused by different pathogens and different mosquito species. Aedes mosquitoes transmit dengue and Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria 🌍 Read more in the factsheet:…

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Malaria Consortium@FightingMalaria · Jul 23

Through community-led health solutions, advancing innovative research, championing evidence-based policies & forging strong partnerships, our new strategy lays the foundation for long-term impact against #malaria and health inequities.✨ Learn more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wUm0n

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LSHTM RAFT@LSHTM_RAFT · Jul 22

.@WHO publishes new brief: Policy considerations for strengthening preparedness and response to arbovirus epidemics and pandemics: who.int/publications/i… Important guidance as threat of #dengue, chikungunya & Zika growing & need to mitigate this now.

LSHTM_RAFT's tweet image. .@WHO publishes new brief: Policy considerations for strengthening preparedness and response to arbovirus epidemics and pandemics: who.int/publications/i…
Important guidance as threat of #dengue, chikungunya &amp; Zika growing &amp; need to mitigate this now.

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LSHTM RAFT@LSHTM_RAFT · Jul 22

Last round of experimental hut trials ending in 🇹🇿 Partners @nimrmwanza @NIMRTanga - testing dual A-I LLINs for efficacy to see what the levels of insecticide resistance are - to guide vector control #malaria Find out more: globalvectorhub.lshtm.ac.uk/insecticide-re…

LSHTM_RAFT's tweet image. Last round of experimental hut trials ending in 🇹🇿 Partners @nimrmwanza @NIMRTanga - testing dual A-I LLINs for efficacy to see what the levels of insecticide resistance are - to guide vector control #malaria
Find out more: globalvectorhub.lshtm.ac.uk/insecticide-re…

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Bloodsucking Parasites@bloodSparasites · Jul 19

An atlas of positive selection in the genomes of major malaria vectors dlvr.it/TM0Rgt bioRxivpreprint

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LSHTM Open Research@LSHTMopen · Jul 21

📣New #PhD thesis now live in Research Online! Key characteristics determining efficacy of public health insecticides for indoor residual spraying against Anopheles gambiae vectors; by Snetselaar, J researchonline.lshtm.ac.uk/id/eprint/4676… #mosquitos #OpenAccess #insecticides

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LSHTM_malaria@LSHTM_malaria · Jul 18

From surviving malaria as a child to leading cutting-edge research on drug resistance in Africa. @fgtadesse is fighting the parasite from both sides. A powerful story of science, and resilience 🧬🌍 Read his journey @NatureMicrobiol 📄 👉bit.ly/4nWsb22

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WWARN @wwarnnews.bsky.social@WWARN · Jul 21

📢📢Are you working on drug-resistant malaria in Africa? Join @GeneJockey15 & @SamuelDhol for webinar: Harnessing Data for Action: A Deep Dive into the MARC SE-Africa Antimalarial Resistance Dashboard 📅 23/7/25 2pm-3.30pm CAT (UTC+02:00) Register tinyurl.com/3w4kyw7r

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LSHTM RAFT@LSHTM_RAFT · Jul 21

Genomic evidence of spatially structured gene flow and divergent insecticide resistance backgrounds of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in Tanzania academic.oup.com/genetics/advan… @OUPAcademic

LSHTM_RAFT's tweet card. Abstract. Population genetic analysis of mosquitoes is important for understanding the distribution of insecticide resistance alleles, devising sustainable

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Fredros Okumu@Fredros_Inc · Jul 19

More on genomic surveys of malaria vectors in East Africa: together with my Colleague, @SophiaMwinyi, who recently described a new sibling species of the Anopheles gambiae complex at the coast of east Africa, we recently had a wide ranging conversation with @MalariaNoMore . We…

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Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy@EYE_Strategy · Jul 16

📚 𝐀 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 This study is a valuable resource for decision-makers, researchers and those working in the field. 🔗 Link to the full article : gh.bmj.com/content/10/7/e… #Health #Prevention #Vaccines #WHO #EyeStrategy

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African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)@ALMA_2030 · Jul 17

Launched to mobilise political will, private sector & communities, #ZeroMalariaStartsWithMe is now active in 30+ African countries. In a joint op-ed, @JoyPhumaphi_ & @YacineDjibo reflect on its impact on the continental #malaria fight. But the fight isn’t over. As we head…

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LSHTM RAFT@LSHTM_RAFT · Jul 17

Really interesting hearing from @MahidolU 🇹🇭 on social science work investigating role of community, health authorities, village healthworkers in #dengue control in urban, peri-urban & rural areas - differences in engagement, waste mgt & implementation. A lot to analyse & learn!