In Nigeria, communities have historically relied on information about mosquitoes, malaria parasites, and malaria transmission from government or aid groups. Now for the first time, community members, such as health worker Rashida Umar, are taking charge of understanding and teaching […]
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Protecting Populations from Malaria through Mass ITN Distribution: Zambia’s Mateyo Moyo
In the heart of Zambia’s Luapula Province, Mateyo Moyo, the chief environmental health officer in Luapula’s Provincial Health Office, stands as a beacon of dedication in the fight against malaria. Known by many simply as “Chief,” his vision, commitment, leadership, […]
Read MorePMI VectorLink Project Final Report Highlights Six Years of Vector Control Achievements
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink Project was a global, six-year program that ran from October 2017 through September 2023. The project’s goal was to support PMI in conducting entomological monitoring, indoor residual spraying (IRS), distribution of insecticide-treated nets […]
Read MoreIn Guinea, a Peace Corps Volunteer Supports Mosquito Monitoring
Growing up in Albany, New York, Blessing Uzoeshi didn’t spend much time thinking about mosquitoes. Now as a Peace Corps volunteer serving in Guinea, she thinks about them a lot, as she supports her community to learn more about malaria-transmitting […]
Read MoreMalaria Fighter: Juliet Murakatete, Vice Mayor, Nyagatare District, Rwanda
Rwanda Juliet Murakatete, the vice mayor for social affairs in Rwanda’s Nyagatare District, is a true malaria warrior. Originally a teacher, Juliet’s passion for Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) stems from surviving a severe case of malaria that affected her for […]
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