Importance of genetic manipulation technique in fight against malaria
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New from MESA: Critical global gathering "Innovate for Collective Impact to End Malaria"
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MESA co-hosting a critical global gathering in response to the latest disease reality and future innovation and financing needs
The MESA Alliance is set to co-host an invite-only scientific symposium entitled, “Innovate for Collective Impact to End Malaria”, on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC, USA. Its core objective is to frame a response to the 2018 World Malaria Report and to develop innovative approaches to collectively bridge critical issues in malaria eradication spanning research, financing, and implementation.
Malaria fighter Bart Knols winner of the Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award 2018
We are proud to inform you that MalariaWorld's Bart Knols has won the Marc Cornelissen Brightlands Award 2018 for his work in the fight against malaria.
World Malaria Report 2018: We are dangerously off track
Malaria is on the rise in more than 13 countries. And that is very scary!
World Malaria Report 2018 is out!
This year's report shows that after an unprecedented period of success in global malaria control, progress has stalled. Data from 2015–2017 highlight that no significant progress in reducing global malaria cases was made in this period. There were an estimated 219 million cases and 435 000 related deaths in 2017.
The World malaria report 2018 draws on data from 91 countries and areas with ongoing malaria transmission. The information is supplemented by data from national household surveys and databases held by other organizations.
Scientists divided over 'gene drive mosquitoes'
The most promising or the most frightening experiment in the fight against malaria: should or shouldn’t we use genetically modified mosquitoes to combat malaria?
News: Texas Biomed scientists researching Ebola-malaria connection
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TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE - PUBLIC RELEASE: 17-OCT-2018
More than 150 people have died from Ebola virus disease in 2018
San Antonio, Texas (October 17, 2018) -- Ebola virus is a continuing threat in Central and West Africa, with an outbreak currently taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The disease kills up to 90% of the people who get infected, and more than 150 people have died from Ebola so far this year. The factors that determine who is susceptible to Ebola infection and who is not are still a mystery.
Fifth annual conference of the Pan-African Mosquito Control Association: a movement is born
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Silas Majambere, Mosquito Consulting
1science has launched the International Repository of Malaria Research
This repository comprises a carefully selected set of more than 190,000 bibliographic records covering all aspects of research on malaria.
News: Zambia trial cuts severe malaria deaths by 96 per cent
- Pilot trial shows suppository form of artesunate can slash severe malaria deaths
- Success down to drug formulation, better knowledge of disease also reported
- Large-scale rollout in well-functioning health systems could be ‘ground-breaking’
Artemisia et Paludisme: la santé entre les mains des Africains
The French periodical PARIS MATCH published an extensive document on the fight against malaria with Artemisia annua and Artemisia afra. And the dubious role WHO plays.
https://www.parismatch.com/Actu/Sante/Artemisia-et-paludisme-la-sante-entre-les-mains-des-Africains-1577250
Eliminating malaria transmission in the Asia-Pacific region
Progress in malaria elimination across the Asia-Pacific is at critical cross-roads, threatened by the spread of multidrug resistant falciparum malaria and continued transmission among marginalized and mobile populations living and working in conditions beyond the reach of traditional malaria control interventions.
How can we promote more active dialogue on malaria?
Dear colleagues,
As you probably do, I eagerly check MalariaWorld almost every day, and when I have something to contribute, post a blog or comment. But I am disappointed by the lack of responses to my contributions, or to those from all of you. How can we improve this?
Since almost 10,000 people are connected thru MalariaWorld, we might make real progress if we can all contribute. I want to end malaria sooner, not later. Do you agree?
Bill Jobin
Malaria prophylaxis with amiodarone (cordarone).
Amiodarone which is used to control irregular heartbeat also has a protective effect in malaria. It triggers eryptosis and the clearance of malaria infected erythrocytes. In Plasmodium berghei infected mice amiodarone injections increased the survival. It is interesting to note that amiodarone is also active against other tropical diseases like Chagas or Leishmaniasis, both in vitro and in vivo, probably by disrupting the parasites' Ca(2+) homeostasis,
Kitchen Sink Strategy and portfolio approach
It is valuable and refreshing to see contributions to strategies for malaria suppression in Africa from other disciplines, such as economics. Killeen and Reed pointed out that the portfolio effect cushions mosquito populations and malaria transmission against vector control interventions.(Killeen GF, Reed TE. Malar J. 2018 Aug 10;17(1):291. doi: 10.1186/s12936-018-2441-z.) Thus it must be considered when planning a strategy for Africa.
Transmission blocking vaccines fail, but Artemisia is very efficient
Vaccines blocking the invasion of malaria sporozoites failed so far, after 30 years of efforts, millions spent, and disastrous human clinical trials. The efforts and the millions are now focused on vaccines blocking transmission by gametocytes. The results are not yet encouraging but the updated Malaria Vaccine Technology Roadmap foresees that there will be a TBV vaccine available in 2030. The update was necessary as the program launched by WHO in 2000 ( TDR/RBM/MAL/VAC/2000.1) has not yet progressed very far.
Book: Towards Malaria Elimination - A leap forward (Open Access)
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Edited by Sylvie Manguin and Dr Vas Dev
Published: July 18th 2018
DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.69750
ISBN: 978-1-78923-551-7
Print ISBN: 978-1-78923-550-0
Click here to read more about this Open access peer-reviewed Edited volume
Stability of Artemisia plants after ageing
In 2001 WHO posted a statement on their home page, without signatures, without references: « Due to the instability of artemisinin in raw materials of Artemisia annua L, the leaves need to be stored in cool conditions — preferably below 20°C. Most malaria endemic countries have warm climates and people generally lack access to refrigeration, so it is difficult for patients to keep artemisinin-containing tea bags under 20°C in their homes” A statement not substantiated by scientific papers. Cui bono?
Our associations immediately gathered available data which prove the contrary
Malaria World Congress Daily News (Wednesday 4th July)
“To end malaria there
is need for vision,
commitment and
people to lead that
vision as seen when
the first person landed
on the moon.”
1st Malaria World Congress: 2 days to go!
Don't miss out! Last chance to register!
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1st Malaria World Congress: Full program is live!
Full Congress Program Now Live!
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WHO certifies Paraguay malaria-free
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San José / Geneva, 11 June 2018 – The World Health Organization (WHO) today certified Paraguay as having eliminated malaria, the first country in the Americas to be granted this status since Cuba in 1973.
1st Malaria World Congress: Meet Professor Janet Hemingway
Hear why invited speaker Professor Janet Hemingway believes the 1st Malaria World Congress will play a crucial role in the mala
1st Malaria World Congress: Meet Peter Sands
Executive Director of the Global Fund, we're excited to welcome Peter to Melbourne to speak at the 1st Malaria World Congress.
1st Malaria World Congress: Less than 1 Month to go.
The countdown is on. There's still time to register. Join us from 1-5th July 2018 in Melbourne, Australia and be part of the engaged voices as we aim towards a Roadmap for the Future.
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