MALARIA PREVENTION

This study tests an experimental vaccine called PvCS/Montanide ISA-51 to see if it can protect against P. vivax malaria, a major cause of recurrent fever and anemia. 72 healthy adults in Colombia will receive either the vaccine or a placebo, then be exposed to infected mosquitoes…

This study tests a new long-acting injection called MMV371 to see if it is safe and can prevent malaria. About 80 healthy people aged 12 to 50 in Rwanda will get either the study drug or a placebo. Researchers will check if the injection protects against malaria and monitor side …

This pilot study tests whether giving a malaria drug (dihydroartemisinin piperaquine) to household members of pregnant women can help prevent malaria in the mothers. About 300 participants in Uganda will receive either a single dose or monthly doses. The goal is to see if this ap…

This study tests new devices called LASER that release a chemical to repel mosquitoes, comparing them to indoor insecticide spraying and standard prevention (bed nets, vaccines). About 22,800 people in 69 Kenyan villages will take part over two years. Researchers will check malar…