Working together to combat malaria.
"...information at the molecular level is vital to gain insights
into the pathogenesis of malaria, and potentially offers
the opportunity to develop better drugs."
~ Subra Suresh
The South African Malaria Initiative (SAMI) is a partnership established to facilitate the integration of malaria research and related capacity development in South Africa and the rest of Africa. The aim is to stimulate the use of modern molecular research tools to improve malaria prevention and control.
South African Malaria Initiative: A Platform for African Scientists to Make A Contribution
in the Fight Against Malaria
As we observe World Malaria Day, the South African Malaria Initiative (SAMI) would like to add its voice to the campaign to eradicate the
disease that impedes economic development on the African continent. South African researchers recognized the need for African scientists to contribute to the
development of new affordable intervention methods to curb malaria, which are urgently needed to make the vision of eradicating malaria a reality. But most
importantly, these scientists also realized the need to integrate efforts to maximize the impact of the limited financial, human and infrastructural resources
available to African scientists. SAMI was born out of these considerations, and now boasts a network of 14 South African universities and science councils
working together towards the common goal of eradicating malaria.... more...
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