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Presentation :

In addition to vaccination, a number of other innovations offer hope of eliminating malaria. Not all countries are at the same stage of endemicity, and local environmental and economic disparities are considerable. Solutions therefore need to be adapted to local circumstances.

Many innovative strategies are being implemented, sometimes aided by technical innovations (G6PD deficiency testing, tafenoquine, new insecticides, etc.).

The need for reliable diagnosis, the need to maintain effective surveillance, the desire to reach vulnerable populations (pregnant women, migrants, isolated populations…) all call for further efforts.

This session will identify innovative tools and strategies that can be put in place to combat malaria. It will share experiences of the difficulties encountered in the field, and emphasize the importance of developing partnerships for financing, implementation and research. The importance of involving local communities, particularly vulnerable populations, will also be discussed.

Moderator :

Elodie Jambert Medicines for Malaria Venture ISwitzerland

Speakers :

	Marcus Lacerda Funcaçao De Medicina Tropical (FMT) Study TRuST Brazil Brazil
	Kevin Tetteh FIND United Kingdom
	Lucas molfino Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Switzerland
	Noela Kisoka Swiss Tropical Public Health Institute Tanzania Tanzania
	Petra Khoury International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Switzerland

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