Malaria is o­ne of the few parasites that can infect red blood cells as it multiplies inside an internal compartment called parasitophorous vacuole. Eventually, both the vacuole and red blood cells break allow the release of a new generation of parasites.

Researchers have demonstrated in a clinical trial that a new vaccine for malaria has been up to 100 percent effective when assessed at 10 weeks after last dose of vaccine.

Researchers have identified gene expression signatures in the blood of RTS,S-vaccinated volunteers, which predict the likelihood of infection after exposure to parasite-carrying mosquitoes.

Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) account for more than 70 percent of diagnostic testing for malaria in Africa. Most rapid test diagnostics rely o­n the detection an antigen specific to Plasmodium falciparum malaria. However, o­ne of every 15 children infected with Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites is infected by a mutant, producing a false-negative result when an RDT is used, investigators report.

• Report on results of the survey of malaria prevalence and mapping of mobilised population in Dak Nong and Dak Lak province in 2016 (Part III) (02/06/2017)
• Report on results of the survey of malaria prevalence and mapping of mobilised population in Dak Nong and Dak Lak province in 2016 (Part II) (02/06/2017)
• Report on results of the survey of malaria prevalence and mapping of mobilised population in Dak Nong and Dak Lak province in 2016 (Part I) (01/24/2017)
• Report on the result of the survey of private clinics in the activity: "Pilot model on management and making statistical report of malaria cases" in Pleiku City, Gia Lai province (01/09/2017)
• Report on the result of the survey of private clinics in the activity: "Pilot model on management and making statistical report of malaria cases" in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province (01/03/2017)