
Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)
@medsformalaria
A leading global health partnership working to reduce the burden of malaria. We discover, develop and deliver new antimalarial medicines.
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http://www.mmv.org 09-07-2009 10:20:39
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At Unitaid's #WHA78 co-hosted side event with Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) on climate & infectious diseases, Brazil’s Ministry of Health opened by reminding us: climate change is a chance to build a fairer society—but it requires action, collaboration, and health systems ready to engage.


“The COVID-19 pandemic is fresh in our minds, it reminds us that preparedness isn’t optional, it’s essential,” said Dr. Isturini of Indonesia’s Ministry of Health. Since '23, malaria & other outbreaks have nearly tripled, disrupting communities in North Sumatra. Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV)








MMV and World Health Organization (WHO) are strengthening our scientific collaboration to better address #malaria drug resistance. Read more about our joint activities and the strategic importance of this collaboration: bit.ly/4kaZzQo



Celebrating another important milestone in the fight against #malaria & regional supply security in Africa: The Global Fund has procured over 7 million doses of SPAQ from Kenyan pharmaceutical manufacturer Universal Corporation Limited. Read more: bit.ly/4jjC4n2


What if #malaria drugs could treat mosquitoes before they infect humans? Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers have identified 2 compounds provided by MMV that kill Plasmodium falciparum parasites in mosquitoes, blocking forward transmission. Read more: bit.ly/43JDdPZ





James Tibenderana of Malaria Consortium argues that harnessing behavioural science to address the psychological & social factors influencing decision-making can contribute to the sustained, high-coverage protection necessary for #malaria elimination: bit.ly/4dGAiLk



.World Health Organization (WHO) calls #climatechange the single biggest health threat facing humanity. What does this mean for #malaria, which is endemic in the low-resource settings that are also the most heavily impacted by climate-related disasters? Find out here: bit.ly/3YAzmmc
