Challenges in the fight against malaria

One of the greatest dangers is stepping down our game because of previous successes. We are still faced with massive challenges and every break we take gives the illness new opportunities to spread.

The four greatest challenges we face in the fight against malaria

The latest treatment - useless soon?

The latest treatment - useless soon?

One of the dangers we face is the incredible adaptability of malaria parasites: what happens if suddenly existing combination treatments (ATCs) become useless against the pathogen? Currently these treatments are our last resort against malaria.

© Feliciano Monti
New drugs and a vaccine - desperately needed

New drugs and a vaccine - desperately needed

That is why the search for new medication, a vaccination and new methods to bring the Anopheles parasite under control is of such importance.

© Quique Bassat
Mosquitos becoming resistant

Mosquitos becoming resistant

Malaria experts are warning of the dangers connected to the mosquitos becoming resistant against insecticides. This development has the potential of posing a huge threat to the whole world.

© Ajiesh Thuvanoor
Previous successes destroyed

Previous successes destroyed

A short-term decrease in Malaria cases might give us a false sense of security. Any weakening of our efforts against Malaria would lead to tragic results. One single monsoon season is enough to nulify all previous achievements in a region.