The World Health Organization (WHO) alters its main aim of malaria eradication to malaria control.
Malaria is eradicated from 37 countries in Europe and the Americas.
The first successful attempt to grow the malaria parasite outside of the body is achieved in a lab.
A bottle of synthetic vaccine is developed against malaria, the first of its kind. There have been further advances in synthetics since then, such as use of genetically-modified mosquitoes.
Malaria Foundation International (MFI) is formed & Global Malaria Control Strategy launched, having a positive impact around the globe.
The Roll Back Malaria Partnership is launched. A partnership between several international organizations (including WHO and UNICEF), with the intention of providing a coordinated global response to the disease.
First vaccine trials begin in Africa.
In response to increasing parasite resistance to conventional antimalarial medicines, WHO recommends the use of artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) as first-line malaria treatment. A major step in the control of the disease, laying the foundation for future modifications - as the linked article shows.
The Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) is formed as a non-profit project. Hosted by the University of Oxford, it is led primarily by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust. Its main goal is to develop a comprehensive range of maps and estimates that will support effective planning of malaria control at national and international levels.
The UN Foundation launches the global Nothing But Nets campaign, designed to raise awareness and funding to fight malaria. The focus of the campaign is upon purchasing and distributing mosquito bed nets in sub-Saharan Africa; a key method of controlling the spread of the disease.
The Global Malaria Action Plan, developed by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership following their foundation a decade earlier, is launched. The Plan provides a global framework for action, and covers 30 endemic countries and regions.
The First World Malaria Day, set up by WHO's decision-making body, takes place on April 25. This year's theme is 'Malaria: a Disease without Borders'. A range of global events have since taken place to mark the annual event, including bed net demonstrations.
The African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) is founded by African Heads of State. The coalition of 49 African Heads of State aims to eradicate malaria by 2030.
A major advancement is made in the fight against malaria as University of California researchers find a potential weakness in the parasite responsible for transmitting malaria. This significant research is published in Autophagy to wide acclaim.
New research is published showing how the introduction of rapid diagnostic tests in Ugandan drug shops improves treatment of malaria patients. Overprescription was reduced by over 70 percent as a result.
The world's first malaria vaccine takes a giant step closer to being approved for use in Africa. Click the link to view the full story on the BBC website.
Researchers investigate the use of various intervention methods to combat malaria. They conclude that more needs to be done in the design of healthcare interventions to ensure they meet their intended needs.
A study published in the African Journal of Health Research finds a higher than expected prevalence of malaria on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. This was especially so among younger children, showing the importance of age, as well as locality, in future malaria investigation.
WHO announces the rollout of the world’s first malaria vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa from 2018. Ghana, Kenya and Malawi will pilot the vaccine, called Mosquirix, with trials to be offered to babies and children. Click the link see view the full story as reported by Reuters.
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