Target Malaria

Target Malaria is a not-for-profit research consortium that aims to co-develop and share sustainable🧬genetic technologies to #endmalaria 🦟 #genedrive

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Dr Martin Lukindu from #TargetMalariaUganda will be speaking at our next Young Scientist Network Webinar.

Dr Lukindu is a research medical entomologist working as a research associate for Target Malaria/@UVRIug. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Notre Dame (USA), an MSc (Zoology/Entomology) and BSc from Uganda’s Makerere University.

Find out more about Dr Martin Lukindu and his journey in #MalariaResearch here: https://t.co/QgNWnZypR3

Register to attend the event here: https://t.co/5vJuEStHRL

Together we can #EndMalaria! #YoungScientistsNetwork

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Every great team needs strong defenders.​
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People are stepping up every day to protect communities, strengthen health systems, and help create healthier futures for the next generation.​
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Meet some of the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers, including Krystal Mwesiga Birungi who's working with the team in Uganda at the @UVRIug on new innovative tools to help #EndMalaria.
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Different roles. One shared goal: protecting progress and people.​
@GatesAfrica

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Yesterday was #DayOfTheAfricanChild and it's an important moment to appreciate the great progress made in the fight against #malaria!

3 million children have been reached with the malaria vaccine.
250 million children protected with seasonal chemoprevention.

But we need new tools and innovations to make sure all children are protected from the disease. Together we can #EndMalaria!
This campaign was created by our summer intern through 10,000 Black Interns, Regina Chosen.

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

This World Cup, we're kicking off the #ZeroMalariaFC Dream Team.
From scientists and innovators to sports legends and advocates, powerful voices are coming together behind one goal: ending malaria.

Meet the players joining our squad.
We've come a long way in the fight against #malaria, and today, new tools, new partnerships and renewed commitment are helping move us closer to a world free from this disease.

Different players. Different skills. One shared goal.
Are you ready to join the squad?

#ZeroMalariaStartswithMe #FWC26 #EndMalaria @ZeroMalaria @SpeakUpAfrica1 @endmalaria @UVRIug @XtalBirungi

[Speak Up Africa @SpeakUpAfrica1]

This #WorldCup, we're kicking off the #ZeroMalariaFC Dream Team: Sport. Science. Action.

Meet the first players joining our squad in the fight against malaria.

Different players. One shared goal: #endmalaria.

@endmalaria
@TargetMalaria
#ZeroMalariaStartswithMe
#FWC26

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

🧑🏾‍🔬🎙️Want to improve the way you present your research?
Don’t miss our next #YoungScientistsNetwork webinar on 25 June 2026 at 12pm GMT | 2pm Uganda time!
The guest will be Dr Martin Lukindu, MSc., Ph.D, a post-doctoral research associate for #TargetMalariaUganda at @UVRIug .
Dr Lukindu will give you his best tips on what really matters when presenting a scientific paper.
Make sure to register here and join us: https://t.co/5vJuEStHRL

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Polo GGB (@PoloGGB) opened its doors to local high school students with the aim of bringing young people closer to the world of scientific research, raising awareness about #malaria and vector control.

Students were introduced to the innovative technologies and research projects carried out at Polo GGB, including the scientific work developed within Target Malaria. Read more: https://t.co/10Y18Wqa66

Together we can #EndMalaria!

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Dr Jonathan Kayondo of #TargetMalariaUganda @UVRIug shares with Abdulkabir Adenopo of @BioSciToolkit the most important advice he received at the beginning of his career journey.

What's an important piece of advice you received or you'd like to give to encourage young scientists? Comment below!

Make sure to view the full webinar in collaboration with @BioSciToolkit: https://t.co/ZGJDWMjuZN
Together we can #EndMalaria!

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Do you know how many mosquito species exist globally? 🦟 6... 7...? Thousands? Millions?

We asked Londoners at the Great Exhibition Road Festival to guess how many mosquito species they think exist globally.

Do you know the answer? 🤔 Comment below!
You can also learn more about mosquitoes by watching our animated series, Mosquito Minutes, on YouTube: https://t.co/mpqwmOKyr0

#GERF2026 #InsectWeek #MosquitoSpecies #MosquitoMinutes #EndMalaria @ExRdFestival @imperialcollege

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Over the weekend, Target Malaria exhibited at the Great Exhibition Road Festival (@ExRdFestival) hosted at Imperial College London (@imperialcollege)!

It was an awesome opportunity to tell visitors, of all ages and backgrounds, about the research that we’re doing at Target Malaria 🔬🦟
Read more: https://t.co/2XlOoXcHh4

Together we can #EndMalaria!
@ImperialSci

[Global Citizen ⭕ @GlblCtzn]

ICYMI: Meet the 2026 winners of the Cisco Youth Leadership Award and Global Citizen Prize!

Learn how they’re all making a difference tackling the world’s biggest issues. ➡️ https://t.co/iVZ2pYu191

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

This weekend (6-7 June), we are back at the Great Exhibition Road Festival (@ExRdFestival) in London! Come along to meet some of our team members and find out more about the work happening at Target Malaria 🦟

Drop by the World Science Zone to meet some mosquitoes, listen to the “Swarm” sonification and challenge your friends to #TargetMalariaTheGame.🤩

For more information: https://t.co/1wpB7QZT2k
#EndMalaria

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Target Malaria: The Game is now available for free download for iOS in the App Store!
Download here: https://t.co/o4Gc0X7acA

The game aims to educate and inspire, blending interactive gameplay with #GeneDrive research in the fight against #Malaria. 🎯

Find out more and download the game for free on desktop and mobile: https://t.co/hJHH9gPQ6h
Together we can #EndMalaria!

#MalariaResearch #ScienceInAction #TargetMalariaTheGame #eSports

[Impact Santé Afrique @ImpSanteAfrique]

Scientists are key to building trust in the fight against malaria and protecting life-saving treatments. Access to accurate information makes all the difference.

Check out below a message from @XtalBirungi, a scientist working at @TargetMalaria

#ProtecTheCure

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Regina Chosen joins the Global Communications team as a Communications Assistant. Welcome to the team!
A recent graduate from the University of Nottingham, she joins the team through 10,000 Black Interns (@10000BI), a 10,000 Interns Foundation programme. The 10,000 Interns Foundation is an organisation we've been working with for the past 4 years, and we are proud to continue supporting the initiative.

Learn more about Regina's journey to the team: https://t.co/38IMF31laf

Together we can #EndMalaria!

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

“Malaria is not only claiming young lives today but also jeopardising future generations’ ability to solve Africa’s toughest challenges.” Krystal Birungi (@XtalBirungi) calls on global leaders to join the fight to help #EndMalaria in the latest op-ed in @NewAfricanMag, read more here: https://t.co/GZ8b8rtUlK

Together we can end #Malaria!
@UVRIug

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Just a week to go until we're back at the @ExRdFestival, 6-7 June!

Located in the World Science Zone, you will be able to play #TargetMalariaTheGame, meet some mosquitoes, listen to the "Swarm" sonification and play our card game🤩 Come along to meet some of our team members and find out more about the work happening at Target Malaria!

Register now to be first to hear about updates and ticket releases: https://t.co/1wpB7QZT2k
#EndMalaria

[Target Malaria @TargetMalaria]

Today is #WorldPlayDay, and we challenge you to play Target Malaria: The Game, a game that lets you explore being a scientist to fight malaria, and share your score using the hashtag #TargetMalariaTheGame!

Available for free download on Google Play Store! Download here: https://t.co/EfnkPddyEW

The game aims to educate and inspire, blending interactive gameplay with #GeneDrive research in the fight against #Malaria. 🎯
Find out more and download the game for free on desktop and mobile: https://t.co/hJHH9gPigJ

Together we can #EndMalaria!

#MalariaResearch #ScienceInAction #TargetMalariaTheGame #eSports