MESA’s achievements in 2023: A year of collaboration in the face of urgent malaria threats
2023 was a year of remarkable shared accomplishments in the face of adversities like invasive malaria species, drug resistance and extreme weather events.
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MESA and its partners forged new collaborations to produce landscaping reviews of research on urgent malaria threats, set up a community of practice for pfhrp2/3 gene deletion surveillance, engaged with representatives of over 20 national malaria programs to support evidence based decision-making, and collaborated with early-career researchers to amplify presentations from important malaria conferences.
This infographic summarizes the key moments in MESA’s 2023.
Mapping ongoing research on the invasive Anopheles stephensi vector
MESA leveraged its convening power to heighten engagement with representatives of national malaria programs, researchers, and practitioners. Collectively, MESA and its partners generated informative reviews to assess funding patterns, research voids, and country-driven initiatives to fight malaria. One illustration of this effort is the Deep Dive on Anopheles stephensi research.
Supporting malaria gene deletion surveillance
Recognizing the growing threat of gene deletions in malaria parasites, MESA established a Community of Practice dedicated to pfhrp2/3 gene deletion surveillance. This collaborative platform fosters information exchange, research sharing, and collective efforts to monitor and respond to gene deletions, contributing to a more robust and adaptive malaria control strategy.
Nurturing and amplifying emerging voices in malaria research
MESA demonstrated its commitment to the future of malaria research through active collaboration with early-career researchers via the Correspondents Program. In 2023, MESA facilitated the participation of 11 upcoming malaria researchers in global malaria conferences, while providing writing mentorship and disseminating reports prepared by the correspondents, to audiences who could not attend the conferences.
Looking ahead to 2024, the momentum generated this year sets the stage for even more exciting endeavors and greater advances in the collective effort against malaria.
