World Malaria Day takes place on Monday 25th April 2022, an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007.
Malaria exists in more than 100 countries worldwide, and some 900,000 people die from the disease each year. However, malaria is preventable with the use of medicines and other precautionary measures, such as insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor insecticide spraying. World Malaria Day provides health organizations and scientists with an opportunity to communicate information about the disease and about current research efforts.
It is in this spirit that Frontiers is launching a new article collection to coincide with World Malaria Day. This occasion not only offers an opportunity to acknowledge the strides made already on the road to eradication, but also to consider the importance of continuing research and new advances in the field. Topics may include, but are by no means limited to:
- molecular pathogenesis of host-pathogen interactions;
- diagnostic advancements using cutting edge technologies;
- modern vaccine development;
- advances in disease control, prevention and eradication.
World Malaria Day takes place on Monday 25th April 2022, an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. It was instituted by WHO Member States during the World Health Assembly of 2007.
Malaria exists in more than 100 countries worldwide, and some 900,000 people die from the disease each year. However, malaria is preventable with the use of medicines and other precautionary measures, such as insecticide-treated bed nets and indoor insecticide spraying. World Malaria Day provides health organizations and scientists with an opportunity to communicate information about the disease and about current research efforts.
It is in this spirit that Frontiers is launching a new article collection to coincide with World Malaria Day. This occasion not only offers an opportunity to acknowledge the strides made already on the road to eradication, but also to consider the importance of continuing research and new advances in the field. Topics may include, but are by no means limited to:
- molecular pathogenesis of host-pathogen interactions;
- diagnostic advancements using cutting edge technologies;
- modern vaccine development;
- advances in disease control, prevention and eradication.