World Malaria Day 2022: Malaria in Africa – Translating Science into Practice
The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute is happy to invite you to this year’s symposium for World Malaria Day “Malaria in Africa: Translating Science into Practice” which will feature presentations by the five NIH International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMRs) that are actively working in Africa (Mali, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe, and Zambia).
This event is organized by William Moss, Matthew Ippolito, and Amy Wesolowski at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Date: Monday, April 25, 2022
Time: 07:00 – 16:30 EDT / 13:00 – 22:30 CAT
Confirmed keynote speakers:
- Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti (Regional Director for Africa, WHO): “Science, research and precision disease control with malaria as entry point”
- Dr. Rick Steketee (Deputy U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator, U.S. PMI): “Malaria science and program: challenging topics of climate and localization”
- Professor Sheila Tlou (ALMA Special Ambassador, African Leaders Malaria Alliance): “ALMAs 4-point agenda in the fight against malaria: linking policy, accountability and action to science”
Important dates:
- Abstract Submission deadline – March 28, 2022
Read more here.
