Last Updated: 24/01/2025
The Race Against Malaria: Progress & Challenges
Collaborator(s): Gates Foundation (GF), United States; Malaria Atlas Project (MAP), Australia
Published: 15/12/2024
In season 5 of the ‘Root of Science Podcast’, experts Jenn Gardy (Deputy Director, Malaria Surveillance, Data & Epidemiology, Gates Foundation) and Susan Rumisha (Principal Research Scientist and Lead, Malaria Atlas Project, Dar Node), are hosted to unlock the secrets to eradicating malaria by 2030.
They discuss the innovative approaches and challenges in the ongoing battle against malaria; from preventive strategies like environmental modifications and dual active-ingredient (AI) insecticide-treated bed nets to addressing cultural and healthcare access gaps. They paint a comprehensive picture of the current landscape and future directions, and reflect on the insights from the 2024 World Malaria Report, emphasizing the pressing need for increased funding to drive global efforts forward.
THEMES: Climate Change | Health Systems | Humanitarian Emergencies | Social Science | Vector Control
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