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S1E37: World Mosquito Day 2020: How does COVID-19 impact the fight against malaria?

S1E37: World Mosquito Day 2020: How does COVID-19 impact the fight against malaria?

FromLSHTM Viral


S1E37: World Mosquito Day 2020: How does COVID-19 impact the fight against malaria?

FromLSHTM Viral

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Aug 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For World Mosquito Day 2020, we explore the impact of COVID-19 on malaria control and prevention. A recent report from WHO says the continued disruption to malaria prevention could revert mortality to levels seen two decades ago. In this episode we speak to Prof of Epidemiology and Global Health, Sian Clarke, Co-Director of the Malaria Centre at LSHTM and Dr Corine Ngufor, Assistant Prof of Medical Entomology explains how we can adapt current malaria campaigns in West Africa while maintaining safety from COVID-19 transmission. More information: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres/malaria-centre
Released:
Aug 20, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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