Jun 10, 2025
How next-generation bed nets could stop malaria by killing the parasites inside mosquitoes, not just the mosquitoes themselves.
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Bed nets have long been a cornerstone of vector control. Coated with insecticide, they serve a dual purpose: preventing bites and killing mosquitoes. But what if those nets could do...
May 28, 2025
The extent to which malaria vaccines reduce cases and deaths is a key consideration. But there’s another factor, too.
with Dr. Lemu Golassa, Head of Medical Parasitology at Addis Ababa University.
About The Podcast
The Johns Hopkins Malaria Minute is produced by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute to...
May 15, 2025
A recent study in Ethiopia reveals that local malaria parasite strains differ genetically from those targeted by current vaccines, potentially reducing their effectiveness.
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The recent introduction of two malaria vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa represents a major success in global health, and the culmination of...
Apr 23, 2025
The podcast explores the importance of advocacy for malaria research and control. It follows over 120 advocates gathering in Washington, DC, as part of the ‘United to Beat Malaria’ campaign, urging Congress to continue supporting global malaria efforts.
Key topics include:
The US President’s Malaria Initiative...
Apr 22, 2025
With a shortage of entomologists in malaria-endemic regions, could AI fill the gap? We explore VectorCam, an offline tool powered by a Convolutional Neural Network that aims to support local vector surveillance.
with Dr. Soumya Acharya and Sunny Patel of Johns Hopkins University.
About The Podcast
The Johns Hopkins...