Understanding the epidemiological factors underlying malaria resurgence in Papua New Guinea

This work is part of a large, interdisciplinary and multi-institutional project funded by the Asia-Pacific International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research and aims to elucidate epidemiological, host and parasite risk factors that contribute to resurgent malaria in Papua New Guinea communities.

Clinical performance of the highly sensitive rapid diagnostic test for malaria diagnosis in pregnant women in Papua New Guinea

This collaborative project aims to compare the performance of novel highly sensitive Plasmodium falciparum rapid diagnostic tests with conventional malaria rapid diagnostic tests to diagnose malaria infections in pregnant women in Papua New Guinea.