On World Malaria Day, global efforts to combat malaria and dengue have intensified with various initiatives across the globe. Over half of the world's population is at risk of mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue, exacerbated by climate change. In response, new technologies and strategies are being employed, including the development of AI models for malaria diagnosis in Uganda and the introduction of synthetic antibodies. Additionally, genomic surveillance is being utilized to adapt to the rapid changes in parasite and mosquito populations. Countries like Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Benin have recently launched malaria vaccination programs, incorporating vaccines like RTS,S and R21 into their routine immunization schedules. These vaccines have shown efficacy in reducing malaria cases and are now being rolled out in several African nations. The climate-driven spread of these diseases in Europe is also being closely monitored.
West Africa's Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone launch malaria vaccination https://t.co/yksal7LyZE https://t.co/XYCFHscS7W
Three more African nations roll out malaria vaccine https://t.co/nYj96MZClJ
Malaria treatments will make huge strides in Africa this year https://t.co/DnwvlqYy0D
After Ebola struck West Africa in 2014, @PardisSabeti and @christian_happi began imagining a new model of pathogen surveillance in Africa that could prevent future epidemics, even pandemics. Read more about their vision for Sentinel and its progress: https://t.co/64he0RUKcT https://t.co/6UfHfGV6b2
DYK: #Malaria vaccines reduce illness and save lives? WHO recommends two vaccines to prevent malaria in children: RTS,S and R21. Malaria vaccines are already protecting children in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone, and many more countries will… https://t.co/opG0k88Sbo
While 94% of all #malaria cases are in the @WHOAFRO Region, there's no room for complacency. Vector-borne diseases like #dengue are surfacing in parts of the @WHO_Europe Region, due to various factors including #climatechange. #WorldMalariaDay https://t.co/425P7ItH2c https://t.co/bcmYtCKcXb
While 94% of all #malaria cases are in the @WHOAFRO Region, there's no room for complacency. We're seeing vector-borne diseases like #dengue surface in parts of the @WHO_Europe Region, due to various factors including #climatechange. #WorldMalariaDay https://t.co/4kmm7gvIDo
Expert warns of climate-driven spread of mosquito-borne diseases in Europe https://t.co/XMgcRP0jhX https://t.co/FTnrRxGO5n
Today, Liberia introduces RTS,S into its routine immunisation programme. To support this, our partner @lastmilehealth is supporting the training of community health workers on delivering malaria vaccines as part of routine vaccination protocols in Liberia #WorldMalariaDay https://t.co/342LVI8QGW
Malaria is a complex disease. Both the parasites and the mosquitoes that carry them are capable of adapting rapidly to control efforts. This #WorldMalariaDay we look at how genomic surveillance can help address these challenges. ⤵️ 🧵[1/13]
Researchers are working on new #vaccines against #malaria. In #Europe, warmer climate and heat waves, creates more favourable conditions for invasive mosquito species. Find out more ⬇️ https://t.co/5DPwE9NUjz
How Climate Change Impacts Transmission Of Malaria https://t.co/Stko9e26O9 https://t.co/BP4AEc9ZEz
More than half of the world's population could be at risk of catching diseases transmitted by mosquitoes such as malaria and dengue by the end of the century, scientists have warned Read more 🔽 https://t.co/KJ76D91Z4s
Synthetic antibodies offer tremendous promise as a tool to prevent malaria and other infectious diseases linked to poverty, say Cristina Donini and Doreen Akiyo Yomoah of @MedsforMalaria. #WorldMalariaDay https://t.co/qmFJHATyUu
Commemorating #WorldMalariaDay2024. Together with @AIR_lab_MUK we're developing an AI model for automated malaria diagnosis on phone-mounted microscopes. This technology has the potential to address personnel shortage in highly endemic, low resourced setting in Uganda. https://t.co/UfBPxUVmjb
🦟 On #WorldMalariaDay explore John Palmer's research @UPFBarcelona on human-mosquito interaction. Using #citizenscience, he tracks #mosquito bites to enhance disease prevention strategies. Read more at @HorizonMagEU 👉 https://t.co/JHGAc95caw https://t.co/ehDQq7Ug2t
Pregnancy weakens immunity to #malaria, heightening risks for the mother and the baby. Untreated malaria can lead to severe complications like maternal death and low birth weight. On #WorldMalariaDay, let’s step up the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.
Over half of world's population could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases, experts warn Read more 👇 https://t.co/FjACNfjHBX
Abia, PanAfricare collaborate against malaria https://t.co/sa3tjTtuD5
WMD: Intensifying the fight against malaria https://t.co/FnP3sYFTuf
Over half of world’s population ‘could be at risk of mosquito-borne diseases’ https://t.co/wcaiptcfAb