Is Zoonotic Malaria Reversing Malaysia’s Progress in Eliminating Malaria?

Professor Dr Balbir Singh, Founding Director, Malaria Research Centre, University Malaysia Sarawak | Dr Timothy William, Infectious Diseases Consultant

30-Apr-24 16:00

Is Zoonotic Malaria Reversing Malaysia’s Progress in Eliminating Malaria?

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To commemorate World Malaria Day, which was observed on 25 April, Prof Dr Balbir Singh and Dr Timothy William discuss how zoonotic malaria has become an emerging threat in Malaysia, how to think outside the box to eliminate this form of transmission, and the significance of Malaysia hosting the International Congress for Tropical Medicine & Malaria (ICTMM 2024) from 16-23 September 2024.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Lim Sue Ann

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Categories: managing disease, health policy

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