In this documentary video from the New England Journal of Medicine, physicians and scientists from across the world discuss the epidemiology of malaria and outline key strategies for prevention and treatment of the disease.

The narrative takes a deep dive into prevention of the disease, including strategies to control mosquito vectors, new vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. The video anticipates the challenges of eliminating malaria, given the emergence of drugresistant strains, and looks to promising new therapies on the horizon.

For further reading, the following articles, referenced in this video, are available at NEJM.org:

A Malaria Vaccine for Africa — An Important Step in a CenturyLong Quest (March 17, 2022, issue) https://nej.md/3MOilfV

Safety and Efficacy of a Monoclonal Antibody against Malaria in Mali (November 17, 2022, issue) https://nej.md/3Usuc6U

LowDose Subcutaneous or Intravenous Monoclonal Antibody to Prevent Malaria (November 17, 2022, issue) https://nej.md/3d0EyKr

This video includes footage and photos provided by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; MMV Medicines for Malaria Venture; Caz Tanner; Suphak Nosten for Shoklo Malaria Research Unit; and Saw HTEE K Paung for Shoklo Malaria Research Unit.

The New England Journal of Medicine is the world’s leading general medical journal. Continuously published for over 200 years, the Journal publishes peerreviewed research along with interactive clinical content for physicians, educators, and the global medical community at https://www.nejm.org/.

00:00 Chapter 1: Why haven’t we solved it?
04:41 Chapter 2: Modified mosquitoes
09:10 Chapter 3: Vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and antimalarial drugs
12:08 Chapter 4: The threat of drug resistance

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