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Odinaka Obeta at the UK House of Commons in Westminster, addressing policymakers at a World Malaria Report reception

When awareness isn’t enough: How Odinaka Kingsley Obeta is changing the story of Malaria in Nigeria

Friday 24 April 2026

"Our study describes the ability of P. knowlesi to adapt and alter its genome, allowing for growth and replication in a cell type previously resistant to infection. “Whilst a useful finding for investigating malaria infections in Duffy-negative individuals, this study demonstrates the remarkable adaptability of Plasmodium parasites in response to their environment. “ - Amy Ibrahim, Research Fellow, LSHTM

Plasmodium knowlesi can adapt and infect red blood cells previously thought as resistant to infection

Thursday 26 March 2026

“In this study we identified new genetic changes in Plasmodium falciparum that may affect how well key malaria drugs work. While these changes are not yet established markers of resistance, they show why it is so important to closely monitor parasite populations. Ongoing genetic surveillance will help us detect early warning signs of resistance and protect the effectiveness of current malaria treatments.” Sade Pratt, Research Assistant, LSHTM

New genetic markers could help track emerging malaria drug resistance

Friday 13 March 2026

Haddijatou Mbye working at the MRC Gambia laboratory

Two women, one shared purpose in science

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Quote from Katherine Snyman: "Our findings show the need for programmes to help people – especially the poorest – pay for house modifications to protect against malaria."

Housing modification shows promise for equitable malaria control strategy

Friday 16 January 2026

Dr Bhargavi Rao, Clinical Associate Professor and Co-Director of the Malaria Centres at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), said: “The report clearly shows us that we are just not winning the fight against malaria, whether due to resistance, climate or humanitarian emergencies. The cuts to international aid are going to make it even harder to address this growing risk to millions of children around the world. We desperately need NGOs, governments and research institutions to collabor

Drug and diagnostic resistance threatens global malaria progress

Friday 5 December 2025

Dr Bhargavi Rao, Co-author of the WHO field manual

WHO launches updated field manual to tackle malaria in humanitarian emergencies

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Residents searching for a victim after Cyclone Idai triggered a landslide in Chimanimani District, Zimbabwe.

Anticipatory action: a new paradigm for outbreak responses in crisis settings

Tuesday 26 August 2025

Staff working with mosquitoes in the lab

World Mosquito Day 2025: Faces behind the mosquitoes

Tuesday 19 August 2025

Leen Vanheer presenating at the Malaria Centre retreat

Malaria Centre holds annual retreat

Monday 28 July 2025

"This approval allows for safe and appropriate malaria treatment for babies for the first time." Prof Umberto D'Alessandro, Unit Director, MRCG at LSHTM

Expert Comment: First malaria medicine for babies approved

Tuesday 8 July 2025

Dr Leen Vanheer at the 2025 Gordon Research Conference on Malaria

Insights from the 2025 Gordon Research Conference

Tuesday 17 June 2025