Malaria Partners International was proud to provide the keynote address at the 2024 Big West Zone Institute in Spokane, WA. While MPI focuses exclusively on malaria eradication, this presentation, through the malaria lens, provided insights to help Rotary’s mid-level leaders focus on partnerships, impact and scalability, regardless of the focus of their projects. MPI executive ..read more

By Dr. Derick Pasternak, Ambassador, Malaria Science & Research Coordinator, MPI In August 2024, the WHO published is pamphlet reporting on the Fourth Annual Global Forum of Malaria-Eliminating Countries, which took place in South Africa in 2023.  The 89-page pamphlet is available at https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240097438 or from this reviewer. PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES (see notes after citations from non-peer-reviewed publications) PreventionVaccinesIn our August report, two articles touched on the role of adjuvants in enhancing the effectiveness of vaccines. Roman F &am ..read more

Major Milestones Explore the comprehensive timeline of our project, highlighting the key milestones from start to finish. This initiative successfully trained and equipped 2,500 Community Health Workers (CHWs), served over 1.25 million Zambians, supported 245 health facilities across 10 districts, and detected more than 1.3 million cases. Delve into the detailed timeline to see how these achievements were realized and the impact they have made. 03.2021 Program Launch 03.2021 – On March 9th, 2021, Rotary International, World Vision, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced ..read more

Despite a significant decrease in annual national case incidence (cases per 1,000 population) over the past 15 years, from 152 in 2004 to 32 in 2020, Malaria still remains a major public health issue in Zimbabwe. Mudzi District, in Mashonaland East Province and bordering Mozambique, had between 200-300 cases per 1,000 population in 2020, making ..read more

By Dr. Derick Pasternak, Ambassador, Malaria Science & Research Coordinator, MPI On July 2, the WHO published a 40-page pamphlet entitled Surveillance and Control of Anopheles stephensi; Country Experiences. It is accessible at https://www.who.int/health-topics/malaria#tab=tab_1. A “Special Report” appeared on August 1, Joseph A, Behind the Malaria Vaccines: A 40-Year Quest Against One of Humanity’s Biggest ..read more

By Dr. Derick Pasternak, Ambassador, Malaria Science & Research Coordinator, MPI As published on 13 June by Medicines for Malaria Venture (a Swiss NGO), Calibr-Skaggs, a team of scientists from Scripps Research, have been awarded “Project of the Year” honors for their work on Compound CMP069, which is said to be a major potential innovation ..read more

Author: Eric Liswaniso, Programs Manager – MPZ When we launched Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia (PMFZ) in March of 2021, one of our objectives was to establish a Rotary Club in at least one of the districts we would be serving. Today, we are thrilled to announce the charter of the Rotary Club of Mpika on 15th June, 2024. This milestone is particularly significant as it coincides with the closing of the PMFZ project on June 30, 2024, and its transition to the Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge. The timing couldn’t be more perfect as the establishment of the Rotary Club of Mpika gives us ho ..read more

Malaria Partners West Africa (MPWA) has made significant progress in its efforts to combat malaria across ten West African countries during the first quarter of 2024. This blog post provides a detailed overview of the key activities and achievements of MPWA from January to March 2024. Malaria Partners West Africa serves as the coordinating body for the Rotary District 9101 Subcommittee on Malaria, ensuring that malaria prevention programs in the district receive necessary grants and support. The organization is dedicated to advocating for malaria prevention and supporting national efforts to ..read more

Malaria Partners Zambia (MPZ) has been diligently working towards malaria eradication during the first quarter of 2024. Malaria Partners Zambia projects remains committed to acknowledging excellence and dedication within the community health workforce through various initiatives, including the annual recognition of the best-performing Community Health Workers (CHWs). This tradition aims to celebrate the remarkable contributions of CHWs in supported districts, reinforcing their commitment to malaria control efforts. Recognition of Best Performing CHWs The Partners for a Malaria-Free Zambia ..read more

Malaria Partners Zimbabwe (MPZim) has made significant progress in its mission to eradicate malaria during the first quarter of 2024. This blog post highlights the key activities and achievements, showcasing the dedication and collaborative efforts of MPZim and its partners. Each activity is accompanied by a photo to provide a visual glimpse of our impactful work. Executive Summary MPZim, an affiliate of Malaria Partners International (MPI), is committed to preventing and eliminating malaria in Zimbabwe. The organization works closely with the Government of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders ..read more