Conclusion
Malaria remains a major health challenge, but with the right prevention methods, treatments, and ongoing research, we can reduce its impact. Stay informed, take precautions, and support efforts to fight malaria worldwide. (WHO, 2023; GOV.UK, 2023) @louisejenkins.bsky.social

The Future in Fighting Malaria
We’re making progress in the fight against malaria! With better vaccines, new treatments, and stronger surveillance, there’s hope for eradication. However, global cooperation and continued research are needed to make this happen. WHO, 2023; RBM, 2023)

Importance of Surveillance
Tracking malaria outbreaks and monitoring genetic changes in parasites is crucial to improving treatments and preventing the spread. Surveillance helps public health officials take quick action to control malaria. (ECDC, 2024; RBM, 2023)

Monoclonal Antibodies
Researchers are developing new treatments like monoclonal antibodies to protect against malaria. These antibodies, which are proteins that target the parasite, show great promise in trials and could become a key tool in malaria prevention and treatment in the future.(MMV, 2024)

Malaria Vaccines
Vaccines like RTS,S/AS01 are helping to protect children from malaria, especially in high-risk areas. While the vaccine isn’t perfect, it’s a huge step forward in the fight against malaria. Ongoing research is focused on making them even more effective. (Malariavaccine.org, 2021)

How Can We Prevent It?
Malaria can be prevented with technologies such as insecticide-treated nets, indoor spraying, and mass medicine delivery. These solutions protect millions of people in high-risk areas. Prevention is critical to preventing malaria's global expansion. (WHO, 2023; RBM, 2023)

The Problem of Drug Resistance
Drug resistance is a growing challenge in treating malaria. Some parasites are becoming resistant to key medicines, especially in Southeast Asia. This makes the fight against malaria more difficult. We need new solutions to overcome resistance. (WHO, 2023; MMV, 2024)

Malaria Can Travel
Malaria isn’t just a tropical issue. People traveling to areas where malaria is common can bring it to places like the UK and France. As travel picks up after COVID-19, we must stay vigilant to stop malaria from spreading. (GOV.UK, 2023; WHO, 2023)

How Big is the Malaria Problem?
In 2021, there were 247 million malaria cases worldwide, with most in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted efforts to control malaria, leading to more cases and deaths. But the global fight continues, and progress is being made! (WHO, 2023; ECDC, 2024)