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A Scientist Behind Vital Research on Malaria Vaccines: Q&A

Professor Kwaku Poku Asante and his team at Kintampo Health Research Center in Ghana are leading the implementation of a PMI-supported trial to test the efficacy of combining the malaria vaccine with the administration of antimalarial drugs to children at high risk of malaria. We spoke to Prof Asante to learn about his work in the field of malaria, and his insights into malaria vaccine research and implementation.

2024-04-07T17:21:36+00:00February 28, 2024|Categories: 2024, Stories|Tags: , , , |

Empowering Women in the Fight against Malaria: Blessing Ichekul Leading the Way in Nigeria

Community health worker Blessing Ichekula is a beacon of hope in the fight against malaria in her community of Mbayan in central Nigeria. She noticed that the impact of malaria weighed especially heavily on the shoulders of women in her community and was determined to do something about it.

2024-04-07T17:46:36+00:00January 30, 2024|Categories: 2024, Stories|Tags: , , , |

Tracking Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes: A Peace Corps Volunteer in Guinea

Peace Corps volunteer Blessing Uzoeshi barely thought about mosquitoes until she moved to Guinea. Now she is helping track down mosquitoes to gather essential information for keeping her community safe from malaria.

2024-04-05T19:39:55+00:00January 25, 2024|Categories: 2024, Stories|Tags: , , , |
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