Less than 24 hours before Writs are issued for #PapuaNewGuinea to go to the polls, our country has lost its Deputy Prime Minister, and Member for Bulolo, Hon Sam Basil. He was involved in a fatal vehicle accident on the Bulolo Highway, Morobe Province, last night. #PNG
Day 3's #ICTMM2022 keynote talk by Dr Moses Laman @drmlaman from @pngimr was a great overview of the Challenges of addressing #VivaxMalaria in Papua New Guinea π¦
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The Victorian Roadmap released today has been developed based on expert modelling from @BurnetInstitute showing the key to opening up and reducing risk in Victoria. View the modelling at burnet.edu.au/news/1517. @VictorianCHO@VicGovDH @MartinFoleyMP
We're working to end malaria π¦ by 2030. @ljr_leanne and her team are working on exciting innovations to tackle the disease from a number of fronts #TalkingMalaria
Just like that, it's our final week of #TalkingMalaria π¦ series. Thanks to all who have contributed so far!
Today's question: What exciting innovations are you working on to help #EndMalaria by 2030?
Drop your answers below!
On #IWD we're celebrating our women in #STEM. @dlc_guga is investigating antimalarial drug resistance in PNG π΅π¬as part of the STRIVE project. If resistant parasites are found in a region #malaria control efforts can be stepped up to stop the spread. More: burnet.edu.au/news/1376
Dr Stephan Karl from @AITropHealthMed says wetter than normal conditions can mean an increase in mosquito activity and result in more cases of mosquito-borne diseases.
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One of the most culturally diverse places on earth, a biodiversity hotspot is under threat. Sign the petition to stand with Sepik Peoplesβ and the great Sepik River in Papua New Guinea - to be protected from mining #SaveTheSepik#BanFriedaRiverMinebit.ly/StandWithTheSepik
Congratulations to Assoc Professor Leanne Robinson for being @BurnetInstitute's Gust-McKenzie Medallist for 2020, in recognition of excellence in research and/or public health. She co-leads the @PNGSTRIVE project combating vector borne disease, supported by @CentreHealthSec.