Last Updated: 09/01/2024
MESA FORUM: Community of Practice on pfhrp2/3 gene deletions
Collaborator(s): National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Tanzania, Tanzania; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), United Kingdom; National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) Uganda, Uganda; Australian Defence Force Malaria and Infectious Disease Institute (ADFMIDI), Australia
Published: 07/06/2023
Community of Practice on pfhrp2/3 gene deletions
The MESA Alliance organized a virtual forum about the Community of Practice (CoP) on pfhrp2/3 gene deletions with the aim of creating a space for interaction among national malaria programs, researchers, and partners involved in the implementation of surveys for the detection and/or monitoring of deletions. The event included interactive discussions and addressed the questions posed by the participants before and during the forum.
PANELISTS:
- Deus Ishengoma [Chair] – National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania)
- Agaba Bosco – National Malaria Control Program (Uganda)
- Khalid Beshir – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (UK)
- Qin Cheng – Australian Defence Force Malaria & Infectious Disease Institute (Australia)
Forum Materials:
- Forum recording
- Slide deck of the presentation
- Responses to the unanswered questions received before and during the forum: Q&A document
THEMES: Diagnostics