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MARCAD Plus Communication Officer, Kodou Sene, participated in the 2026 DELTAS Africa Science Communication Workshop, organized by the Science for Africa Foundation in collaboration with the University of Cape Town.

The meeting brought together communications leads from the 14 consortia supported by DELTAS Africa II.

Held from 18–20 May 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, the workshop aimed to position science communication as a core
programmatic and investment pillar that contributes to programme impact, funder confidence, and the long-term sustainability of DELTAS Africa.

Learn more about DELTAS Africa: https://scienceforafrica.foundation/deltas-africa

" A systematic review of epidemiological models for malaria transmission in Sub-Saharan Africa'' by MARCAD Plus Postdoctoral fellow, Dr Taiwo Mobolaji Adegoke.

Read the article here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-026-05870-8

Warmest congratulations to Dr Adegoke, the co‑authors, and the entire MARCAD Plus team at the University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon for this important contribution to malaria research in Africa.

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MARCAD Plus Postdoctoral fellow, Dr Fatimata Bintou Sall conducted a survey on the coverage of intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) among pregnant women to assess the effectiveness of a community-based strategy implemented in the health districts of Kédougou.

“The survey lasted one week and covered the health districts of Kédougou and the district of Saraya, which served as the control district. The community-based strategy was co‑designed with all stakeholders during a co‑creation workshop, then implemented within the catchment areas of six health posts in the Kédougou health district.” Dr Fatimata Bintou Sall

Learn more about Dr. Sall MARCAD Plus research project: www.marcad-africa.org/index.php/research-programs/marcad-plus-post-doc/Post-DocM+/494-fatimata-bintou-sall

Dr Ousmane Sy, MARCAD Alumnus, alongside Prof. Emery Metelo (DRC) and Prof. Mawuli Dzodzomenyo (Ghana), at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026.

They are among the grantees who participated in hashtag .

The World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 brought together health leaders and partners to discuss financing the future of health in Africa.

New research led by Ndey fatou Drammeh , a PhD student LSHTM and MARCAD Plus PhD fellow, shows malaria drug resistance isn’t driven by a single mutation, but a complex combination of genetic changes that help parasites with legacy mutations survive newer treatments.

"Grateful to contribute to research shaping the future of malaria control. Thanks to MARCAD Plus and MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM" Ndey fatou Drammeh

Read more here: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres/malaria-centre/news/487576/malaria-drug-resistance-more-complex-previously-understood-study-finds

Today is World Malaria Day.

Did you know only the female Anopheles mosquito can transmit ?

They need blood 🩸 to lay their eggs and that’s how the parasite spreads to humans.

Here are 3 things to know:

🌙 They usually bite in the evening or at night often while you’re sleeping

💧 They breed close to home in water like ponds, puddles and rice fields

🦟 When they rest on a wall, their abdomen sticks up like a handstand

Source: World Health Organization ( WHO)

Learn more: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-malaria-day/2026

Postdoctoral fellow Dr Diniba Edgard Dabira delivered a presentation at a press briefing organised ahead of by the National Malaria Control Programme of the Ministry of Health of The Gambia, in collaboration with partners.

''The briefing highlighted ongoing national efforts to combat malaria in The Gambia and reinforced the importance of sustained collaboration.'' MRC Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

At the University of Kisangani, hashtag PhD fellow, Dieu Merci Mbumba Lupaka facilitated the initiation of third-year undergraduate students (Bac+3) into practical work focused on scientific research.

This activity aimed to introduce students to the fundamentals of research methodology, including the formulation of research questions, basic study design, and the importance of scientific rigor.

It also provided an opportunity to mentor students and stimulate early interest in research within the faculty.

The session was well received, with active student participation, reflecting their enthusiasm and growing interest in scientific inquiry.