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May 5, 2021 3:34 pm
PMI VectorLink Malawi Reduces Environmental Impact of IRS The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink Project, in partnership with National Malaria Control Programs, protects millions of people every year from malaria, a deadly infectious disease. Indoor residual spraying (IRS) controls malaria by spraying insecticide
Read MoreWorld Malaria Day 2021
April 22, 2021 10:00 am
The PMI VectroLink Project works to end malaria across sub-Saharan Africa. This World Malaria Day, we want to recognize our Malaria Fighters from the past year who have shown and proven their dedication to defeating this disease. Scroll down below to check out the full interviews. World Malaria Day 2021 Malaria Fighters
Read MorePMI Malaria Fighter: Zeddy Bore
April 19, 2021 11:28 pm
“There has been a great reduction of malaria morbidity and mortality in Kenya’s lake regions since PMI started working in these malaria endemic areas. This reduction can be attributed to key interventions like indoor residual spraying (IRS) and the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs).” VL Kenya Operations Manager
Read MorePMI VectorLink Study Helps Côte d’Ivoire Make Critical Decisions for the Distribution of New Generation ITNs (PBO-ITNs and Interceptor G2)
March 11, 2021 2:12 pm
A group of entomologists from the PMI VectorLink Cote d’Ivoire team. This photo was taken prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. A group of entomologists from the PMI VectorLink Cote d’Ivoire team. This photo was taken prior to the COVID 19 pandemic. A new study funded by the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative
Read MoreCelebrating International Women's Day
March 7, 2021 6:00 am
The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink Project promotes gender equity at every level of indoor residual spray (IRS) operations. IRS treats the inside walls of homes with long-lasting insecticides; it kills mosquitoes and disrupts the transmission of malaria. To celebrate International Women’s Day
Read MorePMI VectorLink Adapts Durability Monitoring Assessment to COVID-19 Conditions
March 4, 2021 9:54 pm
Data collectors in Ghana performing a net assessment. Photo by: Andy Asafu-Adjaye When the COVID-19 global pandemic led to lockdowns and travel restrictions, the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink Project adapted its work in the field to continue to protect people from malaria while mitigating the risk
Read MorePMI VectorLink Malaria Fighter: Prince Owusu
February 15, 2021 5:45 pm
Ghana Prince Owusu leads a training on planning ITN distribution. Passionate. That’s how one would describe Prince Owusu’s commitment to fighting malaria. For nearly two decades, Prince has promoted the use of bed nets across Ghana. With a Master of Science in Development Management from Kwame Nkrumah University of
Read MorePMI VectorLink Study Points to New Avenues for Malaria Control Strategy in Cote d'Ivoire
January 25, 2021 9:25 pm
PMI VectorLink Study Finds New ITNs Effective Against Pyrethroid-Resistant Mosquitoes in Côte d’Ivoire A new study conducted by the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink Project found that new vector control tools, such as chlorfenapyr- and the synergist piperonyl butoxide (PBO)-combination insecticide-treated
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