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Malaria Vaccines 101

Explore the complexities of malaria vaccine development, targeting Plasmodium species/stages, immunity evidence, and broad vaccine approaches focusing on sub-unit vaccines. Discover the quest for an effective and accessible malaria vaccine.

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Optimizing MDA for Malaria Reduction in Senegal

Study on mass drug administration with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine and primaquine in Senegal to reduce malaria transmission. Senegal's progress in malaria reduction, seasonal transmission, and comparison of SMC vs. MDA strategies. WHO recommendations and testing a hypothesis for sustainable impac

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Historic Investments in Climate Action: Inflation Reduction Act May 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of May 2023 focuses on making significant investments in climate action to reduce U.S. emissions by an estimated 40% by 2030. This act supports disadvantaged communities, the clean energy industry, and aims to drive emissions reductions over the next decade while pa

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Malaria Libre open project meeting

The Malaria Libre Open Project Meeting scheduled for 25/01/2024 will feature updates from key project members including Dr. Diego Gonzalez Cabrera and Dr. Didier Leroy. The meeting will cover an introduction to Malaria Libre, project updates, and allow for any other business discussions. The project

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Enhancing Malaria Services Access in South Sudan - Annual Meetings Summary

The Eastern and Southern National Malaria Programs, along with partners, conducted meetings in Uganda to address malaria service accessibility in South Sudan. The Malaria Matchbox initiative aimed to identify barriers and risk factors hindering equitable service provision, focusing on behavior, soci

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Overview of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax Malaria Parasites

Plasmodium falciparum is the most significant malaria parasite, responsible for about 50% of cases, with a short incubation period and distinct morphology in blood smears. It causes severe symptoms and complications, affecting various organs. In contrast, Plasmodium vivax is the most common malaria

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Strengthening Seasonal Malaria Control Initiatives in West Africa

Prof. Jean Louis Ndiaye leads a collaborative effort involving NMPs from various countries to optimize the effectiveness of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC). The project aims to enhance research priorities, conduct IR/OR projects, and promote inter-country collaboration to combat malaria in th

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The Impact of Malaria Eradication Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa

Malaria, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes, poses a significant threat in Sub-Saharan Africa where over half a billion people are affected annually. Despite various efforts including global eradication programs, the focus on prevention rather than treatment is deemed crucial to minimiz

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Harm Reduction in Addiction Psychiatry: A Comprehensive Overview

Harm reduction in addiction psychiatry is a client-centered approach that focuses on reducing negative consequences associated with substance use. This philosophy involves practical strategies and principles aimed at promoting safer drug use practices. The historical background traces the evolution

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Understanding Malaria Behavior for Effective SBC Interventions

Malaria Behavior Survey (MBS) by Johns Hopkins University aims to inform strategies by identifying factors related to mosquito net use, IPTp adoption, and fever treatment in children. The survey covers multiple countries and employs a robust methodology with data collected using ideation model-infor

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Techniques of Fracture Reduction in Veterinary Medicine

Explore the techniques of fracture reduction in veterinary surgery, including closed reduction and toggling method, explained by Dr. Archana Kumari. Learn about the advantages of closed reduction, indications for treatment, and the step-by-step technique involved in reducing fractures in animals. Di

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Understanding Energy Analysis in Size Reduction Equipments

This comprehensive overview delves into the energy analysis involved in size reduction equipment, exploring topics such as objectives of size reduction units, sieve analysis for particle size distribution, mesh number system, and mathematical models for energy analysis in size reduction units. Dr. J

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Understanding Malaria & Travel: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Prevention

Exploring the epidemiology and etiology of malaria with a focus on travel-related risks. Educational objectives include gaining knowledge on malaria transmission, prevention strategies, and the importance of seeking medical advice before traveling to endemic areas.

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Role of ROTARIANS AGAINST MALARIA (RAM) in Malaria Control in Papua New Guinea

ROTARIANS AGAINST MALARIA (RAM) plays a crucial role in malaria control in Papua New Guinea through various programs like net distribution, health facility supervision, and drug distribution. Funding from sources like the Global Fund, Against Malaria Foundation, and sustainable initiatives ensures t

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Update on Malaria Libre Project Meeting - 19th April 2023

The Malaria Libre Project Meeting held on 19th April 2023 discussed key topics such as the Aryl Imidazole chemical series, potential new series, and the MMV Early Lead Criteria for the next milestone. Chemistry resources appointed by MMV were also outlined, focusing on Aryl Imidazoles as the main ar

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Understanding Antimalarial Drugs and Malaria Transmission

Explore the world of antimalarial drugs and the intriguing case of a non-traveler contracting malaria in Italy. Learn about the main antimalarial drugs, WHO therapeutic strategies, and the global impact of malaria. Delve into the complexities of malaria transmission and the potential factors at play

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Understanding Challenges in Malaria Prevention in Nigeria: A Qualitative Study

This study focuses on identifying facilitators and barriers to the uptake of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) among children aged 3-59 months in selected states of Nigeria. Through key informant interviews, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, the research aims to analyze factors

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Economic Perspectives on Malaria Control and Elimination

Analyzing malaria control and elimination from an economic standpoint is crucial for understanding the long-term health outcomes, cost savings, operational strategies, funding gaps, and wider economic consequences of the disease. By examining the correlation between malaria and poverty, exploring fu

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Understanding Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Malaria is a serious disease caused by parasites spread through mosquito bites. Learn about its transmission, effects on the liver and blood cells, signs, symptoms, and severe cases. Discover effective treatments such as Coartem and preventive measures like mosquito nets and environmental clean-up t

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Understanding Malaria Parasites and Their Life Cycle

Malaria parasites, including Plasmodium vivax, falciparum, malariae, and ovale, exhibit an alternation of generations phenomenon with a life cycle involving asexual and sexual phases. These parasites require both vertebrate and invertebrate hosts for development, with maturation stages involving gam

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Chasing Malaria Programme Updates & Interventions in Papua New Guinea

The Chasing Malaria Programme, funded by Rotarians Against Malaria, focuses on mapping and addressing malaria in Central and NCD Provinces in Papua New Guinea. It involves distributing Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) to areas with malaria cases and collaborating with local communities to comb

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Improving Access to Malaria Control Services in Odisha through Community Volunteers

Odisha faces a significant malaria burden, with a high proportion of cases reported in hilly and forested areas. The state's health infrastructure includes a network of medical facilities and community health centers. To combat malaria, community volunteers, including Accredited Social Health Activi

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Understanding Malaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito. There are four types of Plasmodium parasites, with Plasmodium falciparum being the most severe. Malaria incidence globally has seen millions of cases with significant mort

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Co-Developing Risk Assessments in Gene Drive

Gene drive technology is a cutting-edge approach aimed at combating malaria by spreading genetically modified genes in mosquito populations. This technology has the potential to protect endangered species and conserve nature. However, successful implementation requires complex collaborations, risk a

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Results and Learnings from a Community-Based Severe Malaria Project in Rural Zambia

Zambia's community-based severe malaria project has successfully scaled up the use of Rapid Access to Treatment (RAS) strategy, resulting in improved access to malaria case management services. Key success factors include training over 16,500 Community Health Workers (CHWs) since 2017, community mob

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Lessons Learned from Rotarians Against Malaria Program in Papua New Guinea

Community-based malaria control program undertaken by Rotarians Against Malaria in Papua New Guinea focused on chasing malaria hotspots through various strategies like using Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and mapping malaria cases. The program aims to replicate its success in other partner c

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Severe Malaria Treatment Guidelines by WHO

Severe malaria requires prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent death and complications. The main focus is on achieving therapeutic concentrations of effective antimalarials quickly. Management involves clinical assessment, specific antimalarial treatment, addressing complications, and supportive

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WHO Global Malaria Programme: Malaria Policy Advisory Committee Insights

The Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC) ensures independent, strategic advice on all aspects of malaria control and elimination. MPAC convenes twice a year, with meetings open to observers, and provides valuable recommendations to the WHO Director-General through the Global Malaria Programme. V

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Severe Malaria Rapid Assessments: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices

This presentation discusses severe malaria rapid assessments conducted by Development Data in Uganda and Zambia. The assessments aimed to improve severe malaria case management at community and lower health facility levels. Key findings include knowledge levels among health workers, transitioning kn

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AI-based Detection of Malaria: Overview and Challenges

This presentation delves into the utilization of AI for malaria detection, showcasing the background that led to the creation of TG-Malaria. Highlighting the current burden of malaria in Uganda and other developing nations, it addresses challenges in microscopy diagnosis due to a lack of trained tec

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AI-Based Malaria Detection Updates and Challenges in Endemic Regions

Malaria remains a significant global health challenge, with limited trained lab technicians and insufficient microscopy resources. Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions show promise in improving timeliness and accuracy of malaria detection. The need for standardized benchmarking of AI models and im

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Innovative Approaches for Malaria Elimination in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation

Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, under the leadership of Dr. Ujjwala Oturkar, Programme Officer, is implementing various innovative strategies towards malaria elimination. With a total population of over 1.5 million, the corporation has established specialized hospitals, urban health posts, and co

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Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria: Methods and Procedures

Methods for diagnosing malaria in laboratory settings involve techniques such as light microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests. Light microscopy is used to prepare blood films, enabling the detection of malaria parasites like Plasmodium falciparum. Rapid diagnostic tests can quickly identify malaria a

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Understanding Facilitators and Barriers to Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Uptake in Nigeria

This qualitative study conducted by the National Malaria Elimination Programme in Nigeria aimed to identify factors influencing the uptake of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) among children aged 3-59 months in selected states. The study explored caregivers' knowledge, experiences, and attitude

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Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 on Copper and Mixed Metal Oxides

Different methods for CO2 reduction have been studied, with electrochemical reduction showing promise due to its use of electricity from nonconventional sources. Research on copper's unique characteristics for producing various CO2 reduction products has led to investigations into optimizing activit

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Development and Evaluation of Harm Reduction Acceptance Scales

Development of scales to measure the acceptance of harm reduction is crucial for understanding public attitudes towards harm reduction strategies. This project focuses on creating valid and reliable scales through a systematic process involving item development, data collection, analysis, and refine

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Integrating Climate Change Adaptation in Disaster Risk Reduction Module 1

Welcome to the e-Learning module on integrating climate change adaptation in disaster risk reduction. This module covers concepts in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation. It is part of a package that includes five modules focusing on vulnerability, disaster risk reduction, climate c

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Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Campaign 2023 in South Sudan

Dr. Aleu Pioth Akot led the successful Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) campaign in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State, South Sudan in 2023. The focus was on reducing malaria morbidity and mortality among high-risk children aged 3-59 months. Key lessons learned included implementing a door-to-door

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Impact of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention in Burkina Faso

Exploring the impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) in Burkina Faso using national household surveys. SMC involves administering anti-malaria medication to children during peak transmission seasons to prevent malaria episodes. The study investigates the effectiveness of SMC delivery, cove

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Understanding Malaria Vectors and Their Habitats

Explore the complex relationships between malaria vectors and parasites, highlighting the biology and life cycles of Anopheline mosquitoes. Discover the diverse species within the Culicidae family and their preferences in habitat, influenced by human activities. Gain insights into the genus Anophele

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