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?
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.
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.
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.
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.