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Vector-borne diseases (VBDs), transmitted by mosquitoes, pose significant health risks. STRIVE strengthens health systems across Melanesia by supporting local partners in monitoring and responding to VBDs. Read more about @StrivePNG: burnet.edu.au/research/proje… #WorldMosquitoDay

The Molecular Hub had visitors from the Vanuatu Ministry of Health visit to explore cross-learning and collaboration opportunities to strengthen capacity for vector-borne disease surveillance. We're excited to be exploring new partnerships with our Melanesian neighbors.

STRIVE Program Director, Prof Leanne Robinson, moderated a panel discussion at the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination last week in PNG. It was a great opportunity to connect with Malaria Programs across the Asia-Pacific and share lessons learned.

Exciting news! The 2024 Ruth Bishop Address will take place on 22 Feb at 7:30pm AEDST, co-hosted with @AusHCPNG. This year, we're focusing on @PNGIMR, one of our key partners for tackling infectious diseases in our region. Dial-in and recording info to come shortly.

Key stakeholders met in POM to discuss the development of a PNG Vector Control Network. The VCN brings together national, public, private NGO and research partners to coordinate, share knowledge, identify opportunities and advocate for greater investments in vector control in PNG

Elias Omera presented his poster that provided an overview of NATNAT today at the RAM Global Malaria Congress. His presentation was a success with many great questions being asked. #GMC2023 #finishthefight #endmalaria 🦟

@TamarahKoleala presented her poster (and won best poster!) on Partnering for Progress in Molecular Surveillance at the RAM Global #Malaria Congress 2023. STRIVE PNG has been supporting the Molecular Hub to expand and strengthen molecular diagnostic capacity for #VBDs in PNG 🦟

@ljr_leanne on the importance of local leadership for sustainable capacity of malaria control #gmc2023

Great to see the media interest in the new @pngimr Belna Natnat Centre 🎥🎤🚦 @drmlaman @ljr_leanne Prof Willie Pomat @StephanKarl4 & Leo Makita are doing a fab job explaining the background and significance of the Natnat Centre

And now long time mosquito warrior Leo Makita from the National Malaria Control Program adds his welcome. 🦟 Great to have so many partners working together to #EliminateMalaria

Looking forward to the opening! 🦟🇵🇬@CentreHealthSec @drmlaman @StephanKarl4

Pauline Mukura's (#PNG National Malaria Control Program Surveillance Officer) fabulous poster on Integrated molecular informed sentinel surveillance to strengthen the understanding of PNG's Malaria RDT surveillance data at #POC23 #PNGNDoH @pngimr @BurnetInstitute @CentreHealthSec

Final study report exploring the impact of #COVID19 on #HIV, #Tb, #malaria & #maternalhealth in #PNG - conducted in 8 sites in 7 provinces at the height of the 3rd & largest COVID-19 wave in PNG. @WHO @KirbyInstitute @pngimr @BurnetInstitute @WHOWPRO doi.org/10.26190/6mhp-…

@StephanKarl4 @pngimr @ljr_leanne @drmlaman @AITropHealthMed @ram_png @CentreHealthSec Read more here 🦟🇵🇬: cosmosmagazine.com/health/papua-n…

"A change in the coating formulation of the respective #LLIN product was responsible, and had led to significantly altered product properties and performance." Check out the new paper describing the underlying cause of the reduced bioefficacy of LLINs: doi.org/10.1186/s12936…

🦟'Insecticide #resistance in #malaria and #arbovirus #vectors in #PapuaNewGuinea🇵🇬, 2017–2022' by @PNGento11 et al. @pngimr @AITHM_Research @StrivePNG 🌏parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… via @bugbittentweets #VectorControl #BeatVBDs

“In spaces like this [#HSR2022] where we work and engage we must be very mindful we don’t distance ourselves from the realities on the ground. We need the voices of implementers in this space from the Pacific” - Dr Amerita Ravuvu. Inspiring closing plenary @ HSR2022!! @H_S_Global

Come visit us at #HSR2022. We would love to talk more about #VBD surveillance, meaningful #partnerships and using data for decision making in #PNG 🇵🇬🦟 @H_S_Global

STRIVE’s team sharing insights at the 3rd Vanuatu Health Research Symposium. Strengthening regional partnerships to discuss PNGs #VBD sentinel surveillance and response system! #VHRN