Tracking Bednet Use in Uganda with a Remote Monitor
Long-lasting insecticidal bednets, or LLINs for short, are an integral part of the global effort to fight malaria, with the WHO recommending...
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Five Minutes | Exclusive Malaria Interviews
Bringing you closer to the most interesting people in the world of malaria. Each week, you'll be able to listen to an exclusive interview with someone making an impact. From researchers to e...
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20 of 37 episodesThe Ugandan Inventor Behind Bloodless Malaria Diagnosis
When testing for malaria, there are two primary options: lab-based diagnosis and RTDs, Rapid Diagnostic Tests. There are pros and cons with...
Transgenic Malaria Control Kills 99% of Mosquitoes in African Trial
A new study has found that fungus, genetically enhanced to produce spider toxin, can kill a large-number of malaria-carrying mosquitos. I sp...
Where Are We In The Fight Against Malaria?
To take a look at where we are in the fight against malaria, I’m joined by Michal Fishman of Malaria No More. She’s co-chairs the RBM Partne...
Halving Malaria Across the Commonwealth by 2023
In 2018, leaders of the Commonwealth countries pledged to reduce malaria cases by half by 2023. One year on, what has been done to try and a...
The World's First Voice Petition To End Malaria
Malaria No More has just launched a petition, with David Beckham as its figurehead. The petition aims to get the attention of world leaders...
Tracking Insecticide Resistance Across the African Continent
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the malaria experts. The Mobile Malaria team, led by...
Enhancing Mosquito Genome Assembly with a Low-Input DNA Protocol
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the malaria experts. All of our genetic material is...
The Canadian Student Using a Smartphone Camera to Diagnose Malaria
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. The world’s access to m...
Aligning Malaria Communications to Engender Change
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. There are a number of s...
The Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. Today I’m joined by Dr...
An Interview with Penny Mordaunt, the Secretary of State for International Development
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. In the final episode of...
Using Gene Drives to Target Malaria Carrying Mosquitos
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. Target Malaria is a con...
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Malaria & NTDs
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. Today, I’m joined by Je...
The Programme Analyst Coordinating 'Bucket Trials' in India
I’m joined by Lukyn Gedge who is coordinating the Microbide Bucket Challenge in India. Her team is testing the efficacy of a new biodegradab...
The Scientist Developing a New Biodegradable Larvicide
Hello, I’m Thomas Locke and this is Five Minutes, the podcast that brings you closer to the people fighting malaria. Today, I’m joined by Ma...
The Woman Fighting Malaria with Handmade Soap
I’m joined by Joan Nalubega, the Founder of Uganics. Her company makes and sells mosquito-repellent soap. It’s received worldwide attention...
The Journalist Responsible for the Removal of Kenya's Fake Malaria Drugs
To kickstart Series 2 of Five Minute, I’m joined by Stella Murumba, a Kenyan journalist. She’s been involved in an investigation into substa...
Five Minutes with Linda Lear | Rachel Carson, Silent Spring and DDT
Rachel Carson was born in 1907 in Springdale, Pennsylvania. Carson was a passionate scientist and ecologist, writing about the environment....
Five Minutes with Annemarie Quinn and Code Sangala | Music Against Malaria
Annemarie Quinn and Code Sangala speak to me about their charity, Music Against Malaria. They’re currently touring Malawi to raise money for...