I had malaria many years ago, but there is no forgetting it. In recent years, I tried donating blood but still showed antibodies to malaria and could only do a plasma donation. I eventually gave up trying to donate blood. … Continued
This Rotary year, Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) are introducing two Mosquito Shield Awards. The first award will recognise the club in our District that donates the most money to RAM in a Rotary year. The second award will recognise the … Continued
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that caused approximately 608,000 deaths in 2022, 80% of whom were children and pregnant women (World Health Organization, 2023). Malaria is thought to be rare in babies aged under six months due to receiving … Continued
Each year, WHO’s World malaria report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across the globe. This year’s report includes, for the first time, a dedicated chapter focused on the intersection between climate change and malaria. … Continued
Written by Kerre Ann Willsher, PhD Do you miss the croaking of frogs on summer nights? I know that I do. When I was a child there were thousands of frogs on the creek across the road, and they carried … Continued
Written by Peter McKenzie, Rotary Club of Hillarys and Project Manager GG #2015867 This Global Grant project commenced in 2019 with discussions between Dr Jenny Kerrison, Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM) and Western Region Supervisor, PP Peter McKenzie in conjunction with … Continued
RAM in Southern Region celebrated Malaria Awareness Day with a No Mosquito Picnic at a local winery, generously hosted by Rotarians Ralph and Lesley Zucarro from the Rotary Club of Oakleigh Clayton Huntingdale who own Six Acres. The sun came … Continued
Mosquito lifecycle Mozzie start off as eggs,Then they kinda get wriggly,Then Larvae then pupaeThen they become Adultslive 2 months then become sickly (dead) I’m happy I’m not a mosquitoAlthough I’d happily drink of some nectarFemales are the ones that suck … Continued
Malaria Prevention: Cos it’s best to be safe, and not sorry I wanna talk malaria,I’m not here ta scare ya,There are simple steps you can take,In countries whereThese vampire bugs liveThe answers are real and not fake.In question of dress,It’s … Continued
Malaria and other vector-borne diseases, such as dengue fever and Zika, affect millions worldwide. More than 400,000 people a year die from malaria alone, a disease transmitted by deadly anopheles mosquitoes (World Health Organization, 2021). Genetically modified mosquitoes are tested … Continued