STRIVE’s team sharing insights at the 3rd Vanuatu Health Research Symposium. Strengthening regional partnerships to discuss PNGs #VBD sentinel surveillance and response system! #VHRN

Come visit us at #HSR2022. We would love to talk more about #VBD surveillance, meaningful #partnerships and using data for decision making in #PNG 🇵🇬🦟 Health Systems Global

“In spaces like this [#HSR2022] where we work and engage we must be very mindful we don’t distance ourselves from the realities on the ground. We need the voices of implementers in this space from the Pacific” - Dr Amerita Ravuvu. Inspiring closing plenary @ HSR2022!! Health Systems Global

🦟'Insecticide #resistance in #malaria and #arbovirus #vectors in #PapuaNewGuinea🇵🇬, 2017–2022' by Michelle Katusele 🇵🇬👩🏾‍🔬🦟🔬 et al. PNG Institute of Medical Research AITHM Research @JCU STRIVE 🌏parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… via bugbitten #VectorControl #BeatVBDs

Final study report exploring the impact of #COVID19 on #HIV, #Tb, #malaria & #maternalhealth in #PNG - conducted in 8 sites in 7 provinces at the height of the 3rd & largest COVID-19 wave in PNG. World Health Organization (WHO) Kirby Institute, UNSW PNG Institute of Medical Research Burnet Institute World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific doi.org/10.26190/6mhp-…

Pauline Mukura's (#PNG National Malaria Control Program Surveillance Officer) fabulous poster on Integrated molecular informed sentinel surveillance to strengthen the understanding of PNG's Malaria RDT surveillance data at #POC23 #PNGNDoH PNG Institute of Medical Research Burnet Institute Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security

Looking forward to the opening! 🦟🇵🇬Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security Moses Laman Stephan Karl

And now long time mosquito warrior Leo Makita from the National Malaria Control Program adds his welcome. 🦟 Great to have so many partners working together to #EliminateMalaria

Great to see the media interest in the new PNG Institute of Medical Research Belna Natnat Centre 🎥🎤🚦 Moses Laman Leanne Robinson Prof Willie Pomat Stephan Karl & Leo Makita are doing a fab job explaining the background and significance of the Natnat Centre

Elias Omera presented his poster that provided an overview of NATNAT today at the RAM Global Malaria Congress. His presentation was a success with many great questions being asked. #GMC2023 #finishthefight #endmalaria 🦟

Leanne Robinson on the importance of local leadership for sustainable capacity of malaria control #gmc2023

Key stakeholders met in POM to discuss the development of a PNG Vector Control Network. The VCN brings together national, public, private NGO and research partners to coordinate, share knowledge, identify opportunities and advocate for greater investments in vector control in PNG

Exciting news! The 2024 Ruth Bishop Address will take place on 22 Feb at 7:30pm AEDST, co-hosted with John Feakes. This year, we're focusing on @PNGIMR, one of our key partners for tackling infectious diseases in our region. Dial-in and recording info to come shortly.

STRIVE Program Director, Prof Leanne Robinson, moderated a panel discussion at the 8th Asia Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination last week in PNG. It was a great opportunity to connect with Malaria Programs across the Asia-Pacific and share lessons learned.

The Molecular Hub had visitors from the Vanuatu Ministry of Health visit to explore cross-learning and collaboration opportunities to strengthen capacity for vector-borne disease surveillance. We're excited to be exploring new partnerships with our Melanesian neighbors.

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs), transmitted by mosquitoes, pose significant health risks. STRIVE strengthens health systems across Melanesia by supporting local partners in monitoring and responding to VBDs. Read more about STRIVE: burnet.edu.au/research/proje… #WorldMosquitoDay