AMMREN calls for renewed investment in science, community action to fight mosquito-borne diseases
The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) has called for renewed investment in science, community action, and accurate health communication to sustain progress against mosquito-borne diseases.
The African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) has urged for increased investment in science, community engagement, and effective health communication to combat mosquito-borne diseases. Dr Charity Binka, Executive Secretary of AMMREN, emphasized this during World Mosquito Day 2026, highlighting the need to maintain progress while addressing emerging risks.
Despite scientific advancements such as malaria vaccines and better vector-control strategies, new threats are endangering millions in Africa, according to WHO data. The African Region accounts for 94% of global malaria cases and 95% of deaths in 2024, with children under five being the most vulnerable. AMMREN identified insecticide resistance, climate change, and the spread of invasive mosquito species as additional challenges.
The network stressed that mosquito-borne diseases must be viewed as ongoing issues, not solved problems, as threats evolve. AMMREN proposed three focal points for action: sustaining scientific investment to enhance surveillance, placing communities at the forefront of prevention efforts, and improving health communication with reliable, evidence-based information.
Dr Binka stressed that while scientific progress is crucial, it must not leave people behind; accurate information is essential for preventing mosquito-borne illnesses. She urged African nations to preserve malaria and other mosquito-related disease gains, adopt new solutions, and ensure no group is overlooked.
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