Target Malaria

Target Malaria participated in the RBM Vector Control Working Group (VCWG) Workshop, bringing together over 300 members of the #malaria control community, including researchers, practitioners and funders from across Africa and beyond to discuss the latest developments in vector control. Read more here: targetmalaria.org/latest/blog/21… #EndMalaria @endmalaria

A new @UN report says 4.9m children died in 2024 from preventable causes. Malaria was responsible for 17% of deaths in under-5s who survived their first month. Ending malaria in a generation is possible, if funding is protected & political will holds. buff.ly/neIrVg3

“When I was 14, the @GlobalFund came to Uganda and funded mosquito nets, medication, and the village health team. Finally, being poor and getting malaria did not mean you had to die.” Krystal Birungi @XtalBirungi spoke last year about the early experiences that led to her becoming an entomologist and a trailblazer in the fight to eradicate #malaria. Now, she’s developing innovative interventions to stop the disease at @TargetMalaria. Watch Krystal speaking at a Global Goalkeepers 2025 event: buff.ly/QoX4Mn8 #ZeroMalaria #EndMalaria

Experts from the malaria community gathered in Nairobi this month as part of the @RBM_VCWG’s 21st Workshop, to share the latest research & best practices relevant to malaria vector control efforts. Dr. Samantha O'Loughlin, @TargetMalaria @imperialcollege, shares her insights from this year’s event in this piece➡️genedrivenetwork.org/blog/advancing… @endmalaria #VCWG21 #endmalaria 📷: RBM Partnership to End Malaria

Looking for a STEM career with real impact? Explore the world of malaria research — a field that’s innovative, challenging, and vital to global health. Join Dr. Jonathan Kayondo, Principal Investigator for #TargetMalariaUganda at @UVRIug, for our upcoming webinar with @BioSciToolkit on Thursday 26 March, 12pm GMT | 3pm EAT. As Head of Entomology, Dr. Kayondo leads cutting‑edge lab and field research, helping position Uganda Virus Research Institute as a centre of scientific excellence in #Africa. He’ll share his career journey and insights to inspire the next generation of African scientists. Don’t miss this chance to learn from someone leading the fight to #EndMalaria. Register now: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #YoungScientistNetwork #Malaria #MalariaResearch

In collaboration with Transmission Zero (@transm0), we hosted Sir Stephen O’Brien, Non-Executive Director, Board of The Friends of The Global Fund Europe (Aids, TB & Malaria), inviting him to visit our labs to better understand the work happening in the fight against #malaria. The visit highlighted Target Malaria and Transmission Zero's complementary roles in advancing gene drive research. Read more here: targetmalaria.org/latest/news/si… Together we can #EndMalaria! #GeneDrive #MalariaResearch

Join us for a webinar hosted by the @TargetMalaria project in collaboration with @BioSciToolkit CIC on 26 March, 12 PM GMT | 3 PM EAT. Dr. Jonathan Kayondo, our head of Entomology and PI will be discussing careers in #MalariaResearch Register here: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Krystal Birungi (@XtalBirungi) spoke to Riddhi Thakrar on 'Her Global Impact: Amplified and Unfiltered' discussing the importance of involving communities in every step of the fight against #malaria, the impact the disease had on her growing up, the cost of inaction, her advocacy work and the future of malaria elimination in Africa. Make sure to listen to the full conversation here: open.spotify.com/episode/3r1bD9… Together we can #EndMalaria! @UVRIug @GFAN_Africa

🎙️ Tonight on #VisionPodcast @RazAthman is joined by Rita Mwima and Angella Nakamaanya to discuss: “Women changing the face of the malaria fight.” 🦟 Tune in for insights, inspiring stories, and practical ways women are leading the battle against malaria in Uganda and beyond! #WomenInLeadership #MalariaAwareness #VisionPodcast

Join us for a webinar in collaboration with @BioSciToolkit on Thursday 26 March, 12pm GMT | 3pm EAT to explore careers in #MalariaResearch and inspire the next generation of young scientists. @BioSciToolkit empowers students from underrepresented communities to make confident, informed decisions about bioscience degrees and careers. Learn more: bioscitoolkit.co.uk During the webinar, Dr. Jonathan Kayondo, Principal Investigator for #TargetMalariaUganda at @UVRIug, will speak with Abdulkabir Adenopo about why malaria research offers exciting opportunities for those seeking impactful scientific careers. Make sure to register here and join us: imperial-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #YoungScientistNetwork #Malaria #EndMalaria

As we continue celebrating #InternationalWomensDay, Krystal Birungi @XtalBirungi of #TargetMalariaUganda at @UVRIug shares her insights as a woman in science on UBC TV's 'Good Morning Uganda'. Watch more here: youtube.com/live/TMQUZ2wor… #EndMalaria #WomensDay2026 #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay

Yesterday was #InternationalWomensDay, and we're taking a moment to celebrate all the women and girls at the forefront of the fight against #malaria. Together we can #EndMalaria! #IWD2026 #InvestInWomen #WomenInScience #GiveToGain

What would it take to fund African research more effectively? In this video, Krystal Birungi @XtalBirungi of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug shares thoughts on how funding systems can better align with the realities and priorities of African researchers tackling diseases like #malaria. View here: youtu.be/PESrySOOPXQ?fe… #AfricaDay #EndMalaria #GeneDrive

As Africa enters a decisive decade in the fight against #malaria, a new generation of African scientists, driven by personal experience and community connection, is shaping the future of malaria research, innovation, and public health leadership. Dr. Annette Onyango of @ALMA_2030 alongside Krystal Birungi and Angella Nakamaanya of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug are among the many scientists leading the charge for a malaria-free future. Read more in @africa_com: africa.com/africas-next-g… #EndMalaria @XtalBirungi @endmalaria @GFAN_Africa

According to the recently released #AUMalariaProgressReport2025, progress toward #malaria elimination remains stalled since 2015 & Africa as a whole is not on track to achieve its 2030 elimination goals. Amid a converging crisis, the continent is entering a decisive decade. At the centre of this moment is a new generation of African scientists shaping the future of malaria research, innovation, and public health leadership. From 🇺🇬 to 🇰🇪, researchers & doctors are turning lived experience into action, advancing innovation, shaping policy, and mobilising youth. They are stepping up to drive the “Big Push” to change the story for millions. Find out more in @TargetMalaria’s latest release, featuring Dr.Annette Onyango, Secretary of the ALMA Youth Advisory Council (AYAC), alongside other trailblazing young leaders in the fight against #malaria. ➡️ 🔗 bit.ly/3MNZTco #YouthAgainstMalaria

"#ClimateChange is expanding mosquito breeding zones. Some #malaria parasites are becoming resistant to drugs. The parasite and the mosquitoes keep adapting. But so do we."🦟🔬 Our teams are working to develop new tools to help #EndMalaria and Angella Nakamaanya of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug outlines how everyone can take action and champion the fight against malaria! Read more: observer.ug/viewpoint/in-t… Together we can end malaria!

Africa’s young scientists are leading the fight against #malaria as cases rise to 282 million globally. From Uganda to Kenya, researchers and doctors are turning lived experience into action advancing innovation, shaping policy, and mobilizing youth. They aren’t waiting for change; they’re building a malaria-free future. Read more in this press release: targetmalaria.org/virtual-press-… Together we can #EndMalaria! #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug @ALMA_2030

How can we boost the impact of African research in solving health challenges like #malaria? In this video, Krystal Birungi @XtalBirungi of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug shares ideas on improving research quality. View here: youtu.be/c_1QLZY6zeE?fe… #EndMalaria #GeneDrive