Recent trends in malaria in Papua New Guinea show a worrying increase, despite strong efforts being made towards elimination. (Photo: Olga Fontanellaz)
The Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR), a long-standing partner of Swiss TPH, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Swiss TPH will take part in the anniversary colloquium from 28 to 31 August to highlight the fruitful collaboration between the two institutes and to further strengthen efforts towards malaria elimination. From 28 to 31 August 2018, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research (PNGIMR) is celebrating its 50th anniversary, bringing together local and international researchers to discuss challenges and successes in the field of medical research in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Swiss TPH researchers Hans-Peter Beck and Manuel Hetzel will participate in a panel discussion and symposium to highlight the collaboration and research partnership that has existed since 1976. "The collaboration with our colleagues in PNG is a great example of an international research partnership benefitting both PNGIMR and Swiss TPH." said Hans-Peter Beck, Head of the Molecular Parasitology and Epidemiology unit at Swiss TPH. Worrying increase of malaria in Papua New Guinea PNG is at a key stage of controlling and eliminating malaria, having achieved large reductions in prevalence throughout the country following mass distribution of mosquito nets. Despite this encouraging progress, there are risks of widespread rebounds.
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