6th Malaria Research Conference 2021
The South African Medical Research Council Office of Malaria Research (OMR) seeks to improve the health status and quality of life of people living in malaria endemic areas by facilitating high quality scientific research that informs the development of policy, health services, health promotion and capacity development.
This year due to the Covid-19 pandemic the OMR is hosting a Virtual Malaria Research Conference in collaboration with the South African National Department of Health on the 3rd and 4th of August 2021. This initiative of the OMR creates a platform for experienced and emerging scientists to showcase their work.
The aim of the event is to report on the progress that has been made towards achieving the National Department of Health’s goal of eliminating malaria by 2026. A number of countries, including South Africa, have now embarked on a malaria elimination agenda since the transmission of the disease has been drastically reduced, especially in the southern African region.
Thematic areas:
- Vector Biology and Control
- Parasite Biology & Control
- Surveillance
- Regional & Cross Border Malaria
- Advocacy for Malaria Elimination
- Innovation for Elimination
- Impact of Covid-19 on Malaria Elimination
Important dates:
- Poster submission Deadline – July 16, 2021
- Registration Deadline – July 28, 2021
Read more here.
