MESA FORUM: Community of Practice on pfhrp2/3 gene deletions
The MESA Community of Practice (CoP) on pfhrp2/3 gene deletions would like to invite you to participate in its first virtual event.
With this Forum the CoP aims to initiate the information-sharing among stakeholders, benefiting from the diverse expertise of its members in areas such as field implementation, laboratory procedures, or policy/guidance. The event will include interactive discussions and address the questions posed by the participants before and during the Forum.
Date: 7th June 2023
Time: 2pm CEST/CAT
Place: Online
Duration: 1h30
Please register to attend this event
PANELISTS:
Deus Ishengoma [Chair] – National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania)
Agaba Bosco – National Malaria Control Program (Uganda)
Qin Cheng – Australian Defence Force Malaria & Infectious Disease Institute (Australia)
Khalid Beshir – London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (UK)
AGENDA:
Presentation of the CoP:
- Overview and current status of the CoP – [DI]
Experience from the field:
- Implementing a national survey: Lessons from Uganda – [AB]
Updates from the lab:
- Network of reference laboratories for surveillance activities – [QC]
- Methods available to detect pfhrp2/3-deleted parasites – [KB]
Discussion:
- Questions from the participants will be gathered in advance* and during the forum to guide the discussions
*You can send us your questions through the Zoom registration form or via e-mail at hrp2.mesacop@isglobal.org
Want to read more on this topic? Check this MESA resource compilation
