The Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Society 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference (PAMC), organized by the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Society in collaboration with the Ministry of Health-Rwanda and the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), will take place from April 21-27, 2024, in Kigali-Rwanda. This conference will convene global experts to discuss the latest achievements, research and innovations in malaria prevention and treatment. The conference theme, 'Grassroots Mobilization to End Malaria: Invest, Innovate & Integrate,' highlights the significance of grassroots efforts, innovation, and research in developing new tools and technologies for malaria control. The conference will also provide a platform for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to share experiences and insights on addressing Malaria as a critical public health concern.
Malaria is a severe health challenge in Africa. According to the WHO World Malaria Report 2023, the WHO African Region accounted for 93.6% of malaria cases and 95.4% of malaria deaths globally in 2022. The report also highlights that 78.1% of fatalities are from children aged under the ages of five. At the heart of the fight against malaria lies the need for grassroots mobilization. Community engagement is pivotal in raising awareness, promoting preventive measures, and ensuring early diagnosis and treatment.
The MIM Society 8th Pan-African Malaria conference will highlight successful community-based initiatives and innovative in the fight against malaria. The conference will also focus on research that remain to be the cornerstone of effective malaria control. It will celebrate breakthroughs in malaria research while encouraging collaboration between scientists, institutions, sectors, and policymakers.
World Malaria Day is celebrated annually on April 25th to raise awareness about the global burden of malaria and amplify efforts to combat the disease. Malaria is a preventable illness, that requires the collaboration of various stakeholders to defeat and the society at large to eliminate it.
The MIM Society 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference (PAMC) is scheduled to take place in Rwanda from April 21-27, 2024, coinciding with World Malaria Day. This unique coincidence provides an opportunity for stakeholders to come together to discuss the global status of malaria and strategize better ways to combat its prevalence in the continent. The conference will play a significant role in promoting scientific advances to reduce the global burden of malaria, emphasizing the importance of continued investment in malaria prevention and control, while also paying tribute to the efforts of researchers and healthcare professionals in the fight against malaria.
