Target Malaria
@TargetMalaria
Target Malaria is a not-for-profit research consortium that aims to co-develop and share sustainable🧬genetic technologies to #endmalaria 🦟 #genedrive
#Malaria is a test of our #science. Our politics. Our priorities. But Malaria is not stronger than our scientists. We’ve got many tools already, such as #vaccines, bed nets and anti-malarials, and many more incredible tools in the pipeline, such as #genedrive. Now we need…
#TargetMalariaBurkinaFaso at @IrssDro is partnering with biotech startup @DipteraAI to modernize its laboratory processes. @DipteraAI’s machines are capable of automatically sorting mosquito larvae according to different characteristics. These new tools using and…
Orokia Traore is a housekeeper in Souroukoudingan, Burkina Faso. She discusses the burden of #malaria in Burkina Faso and her experience with the project in our Voices from the Field video ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=5VyKZk… Together we can #EndMalaria! #TargetMalariaBurkinaFaso…
This summer, our intern Lord Cobbinah from @10000BI is transforming Target Malaria's "Mosquitoes and Malaria" comic book into a vibrant animated story. Get a sneak peek at some visuals and learn more about the creative process behind the project here: targetmalaria.org/latest/blog/an……
In an instalment of the #YoungScientistsNetwork webinar by @TargetMalaria, @ObetaOdinaka, vice-chair of the ALMA Youth Advisory Council (AYAC - @malariacorps) shares his inspiring 8-year journey in #malaria advocacy. From what first motivated him to join the fight, to the…
New #Malaria drug for children under 5kg! The infrastructure to deliver, from trained CHWs to integrated systems, is in place, thanks to @GlobalFund. But we must close funding gaps to get all tools where they’re needed most!- @XtalBirungi globalsouthworld.com/article/new-ba… @TargetMalaria
#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:…
Outbreaks are inevitable. Epidemics and pandemics are preventable. The @GlobalFund is investing in health systems and disease surveillance in more than 100 countries to help detect, track and contain new outbreaks around the world. Discover how the Global Fund partnership stops…
#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…
In this #YoungScientistsNetwork webinar, @ObetaOdinaka reflects on his journey, discussing challenges overcome, successes achieved, and the importance of community engagement and collaboration. He also shares his perspective on the role of youth in driving innovation and…
Krystal Birungi @XtalBirungi of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug recently spoke with @hagan_wonder from @g_s_world about the approval of a new @Novartis drug designed to treats #malaria in children weighing under 5kg. Krystal shared that "not having a proper dosage... has been…
Conversations about #ClimateChange driven increases in #Malaria have almost exclusively centred on sub-Saharan Africa. However, with record high temperatures across Europe and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases, could malaria returning to this region be a possibility? Chloe…
The #TargetMalariaUganda team at @UVRIug were pleased to welcome Dr @EsteeTorok from the @gatesfoundation to meet the team in person and share updates about the work happening in Uganda. Read more about the visit here by @lingric, @MrTenderi: targetmalaria.org/latest/news/a-… Together…
A historic win for the youngest lives! The @endmalaria applauds the first ever malaria medicine approved for newborns & infants (from 2kg to under 5kg). This is what #ZeroMalaria looks like congrats to all partners! 👏 #EndMalaria