PMI VectorLink Malaria Fighter Patricia Chirombo
December 14, 2020 3:02 pmPatricia Chirombo in Nkhotakota District where PMI VectorLink conducts IRS. Malawi Patricia Chirombo knows a hard day’s work. Starting her days as early as 4 a.m. during indoor residual spraying campaigns and ending often late in the night, Chirombo serves as the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Coordinator
Read MorePMI VectorLink at ASTMH 2020
November 9, 2020 3:05 pmThe 2020 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH). Sunday, November 15 – Thursday, November 19, 2020 The ASTMH Annual Meeting draws tropical medicine and global health professionals representing academia, government, non-profits, philanthropy, NGOs, industry, military, and
Read MorePMI VectorLink study contributes to the understanding of Tanzanian malaria vector transmission risk following IRS.
October 29, 2020 3:54 pmThe PMI VectorLink Project recently published an entomology manuscript in Malaria Journal on malaria vector species composition and entomological indices following indoor residual spraying in regions bordering Lake Victoria, Tanzania. Vector control through long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and focal indoor residual
Read MoreThe PMI VectorLink Project teams up with Syngenta and Goodbye Malaria to rethink IRS in times of COVID-19
October 1, 2020 4:02 pmThe COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect communities around the world. It is key that we remain vigilant in deploying malaria control interventions to help prevent further strain on health systems. Syngenta recently partnered with Goodbye Malaria to host a webinar on how malaria control practices should be adapted to
Read MorePMI Malaria Fighter Ojok John
September 18, 2020 6:22 pmUganda In Eastern Uganda’s Serere District, Ojok John works for the PMI VectorLink Project as a storekeeper for indoor residual spraying (IRS) campaigns. When not working on an IRS campaign, Ojok attends to his small-scale farm and volunteers with the village health team at the Adepi Village health center where he supports
Read MoreNiger Puts Mosquitoes to the Test
August 26, 2020 7:17 pmPMI VectorLink Builds Niger’s Capacity for Evidence-Based Decision Making in Vector Control In the West African country of Niger, 94 percent of the population is at risk of contracting malaria. As evidenced throughout sub-Saharan Africa over the past 15 years, gains in reducing morbidity and mortality from malaria depends
Read MoreThe PMI VectorLink Podcast - Managing Malaria in the Midst of COVID-19
August 18, 2020 7:16 pmIn the second episode of the PMI VectorLink Podcast, our technical experts discuss the challenges of implementing malaria prevention interventions during the global pandemic. Our experts also share some of the adaptions the project has made to continue operations safely and efficiently. Be sure to check out The PMI VectorLink
Read MoreFaith Leaders Promote Uptake of IRS amidst COVID-19
August 12, 2020 8:16 pmPMI works with a wide range of partners including faith-based organizations for desired health outcomes In Northern Uganda’s Otuke District, faith leaders are heeding the call to fight malaria. Reverend (Rev.) Jimmy Max Ajon of St. Paul’s Church of Uganda is committed to ensuring that no woman, child or community member
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