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A comprehensive approach to fighting malaria includes strong health systems, efficient surveillance mechanisms, and new technologies – all under coordinated One Health strategies. Together, we can make a difference and save lives! Check out the global strategy WHO published for upcoming years⬇️
iris.who.int
November 27, 2024 at 3:58 AM
A comprehensive approach to fighting malaria includes strong health systems, efficient surveillance mechanisms, and new technologies – all under coordinated One Health strategies. Together, we can make a difference and save lives! Check out the global strategy WHO published for upcoming years⬇️
Continuing investment in research provides the foundation for these types of ideas, such as AI-based diagnostic tools, new drug targets, or different means of controlling disease-carrying insects to ultimately end malaria.
November 27, 2024 at 3:48 AM
Continuing investment in research provides the foundation for these types of ideas, such as AI-based diagnostic tools, new drug targets, or different means of controlling disease-carrying insects to ultimately end malaria.
The One Health framework brings together human, animal, and environmental health. Using insecticide-treated livestock disrupts the mosquito population, reducing malaria transmission in rural areas. A multi-sectoral approach is key to success! 📈
November 27, 2024 at 3:42 AM
The One Health framework brings together human, animal, and environmental health. Using insecticide-treated livestock disrupts the mosquito population, reducing malaria transmission in rural areas. A multi-sectoral approach is key to success! 📈
Mobile applications and digital platforms are increasingly helping to transform malaria surveillance into real-time data gathering, mostly in environments with scarce resources. Recent studies have also proved the efficacy of vaccines and monoclonal antibody trials targeting Plasmodium lifecycle.
Plasmodium—a brief introduction to the parasites causing human malaria and their basic biology
Malaria is one of the most devastating infectious diseases of humans. It is problematic clinically and economically as it prevails in poorer countries and regions, strongly hindering socioeconomic dev...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 27, 2024 at 3:40 AM
Mobile applications and digital platforms are increasingly helping to transform malaria surveillance into real-time data gathering, mostly in environments with scarce resources. Recent studies have also proved the efficacy of vaccines and monoclonal antibody trials targeting Plasmodium lifecycle.
Resistance is mostly associated with deletions of pfhrp2/3 genes (diagnostic markers that accumulate in the bloodstream to diagnose falciparum malaria), therefore leading to false-negative rapid diagnostic tests. Can this issue be addressed by introducing innovations in molecular diagnostics? 🔬
November 27, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Resistance is mostly associated with deletions of pfhrp2/3 genes (diagnostic markers that accumulate in the bloodstream to diagnose falciparum malaria), therefore leading to false-negative rapid diagnostic tests. Can this issue be addressed by introducing innovations in molecular diagnostics? 🔬
There are several species of Plasmodium, of which P. falciparum is considered the most dangerous and can lead to fatality. This genetic diversity has presented new treatment challenges since some species of Plasmodium have become resistant to artemisinin, the most used antimalarial drug.
Fact sheet about malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female mosquitoes.
www.who.int
November 27, 2024 at 3:32 AM
There are several species of Plasmodium, of which P. falciparum is considered the most dangerous and can lead to fatality. This genetic diversity has presented new treatment challenges since some species of Plasmodium have become resistant to artemisinin, the most used antimalarial drug.
The pandemic had a tremendous impact on malaria, resulting in delayed treatments and interrupting the distribution of insecticide-treated nets. It is vital to strengthen resilient health systems and the epidemiological investigation of malaria to prevent late diagnosis and spread promptly.
November 27, 2024 at 3:23 AM
The pandemic had a tremendous impact on malaria, resulting in delayed treatments and interrupting the distribution of insecticide-treated nets. It is vital to strengthen resilient health systems and the epidemiological investigation of malaria to prevent late diagnosis and spread promptly.
The most recent reports show there were 241 million cases of malaria (627,000 deaths) in 2020, 95% of which were in Africa. Since 2000, malaria deaths have declined by about 30%, however, the number of fatalities increased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 🦠
November 27, 2024 at 3:21 AM
The most recent reports show there were 241 million cases of malaria (627,000 deaths) in 2020, 95% of which were in Africa. Since 2000, malaria deaths have declined by about 30%, however, the number of fatalities increased in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 🦠