PMI VectorLink Wins Social Impact Award
July 1, 2021 3:19 pmA PMI VectorLink spray operator prepares the insecticide tank for spraying. Photos by: Arnaud Rakotonirina The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) VectorLink Project recently won the 2021 Clark Abt Award for Outstanding Social Impact, the highest award given by Abt Associates. Working across 24 countries in
Read MorePMI VectorLink Study Findings of Invasive Malaria Vector in Africa Published
June 15, 2021 11:45 pmPMI VectorLink published its findings on the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in Ethiopia in Malaria Journal this week. Collection of An. atephensi larval from breeding containers in Awash Subah, Ethiopia. PMI VectorLink collected An. stephensi larvae in urban and rural sites in eastern Ethiopia. An. stephensi
Read MorePMI VectorLink Compares Outdoor Mosquito Traps
June 15, 2021 4:25 pmPMI VectorLink Findings on Outdoor Mosquito Traps Published in Parasites & Vectors Understanding the behavior of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, such as when and where they bite, is essential to reducing the spread of the disease. Human landing catch (HLC) remains one of the most common methods for measuring human biting
Read MoreResponsible Waste
May 5, 2021 3:34 pmPMI 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 amThe 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 pmA 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 (PMI) and led by the PMI VectorLink Project found that new vector control tools, such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) treated
Read MoreCelebrating International Women's Day
March 7, 2021 6:00 amThe 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
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