Upsides of Social Media MarketingNew Web Hosting Pioneer Emerges, Offering Affordable Hosting Solutions Coupled with…In a stirring address at TED2024, Prof. Abdoulaye Diabaté, Head of Medical Entomology and Parasitology at the Research Institute in Health Sciences in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, and Principal Investigator of Target Malaria Burkina Faso, shared his journey with malaria and his resolute commitment to eradicating it. Prof.
Target Malaria is an international research consortium of scientists, stakeholder engagement teams, risk assessment specialists, and communication and regulatory experts from Africa, North America and Europe, dedicated to eradicating malaria. As the Principal Investigator of Target Malaria in Burkina Faso, Prof. Diabaté highlighted the consortium’s collaborative efforts across countries severely affected by malaria in Africa and their partners in the US, UK, and Italy.
Target Malaria prioritises public involvement throughout the research process, ensuring that community members play an active role in shaping research design, implementation, and outcomes. The consortium prioritises the invaluable perspectives that the communities, and their leaders, bring to the table. “We do not separate research from society. A large part of our work involves fostering meaningful collaboration every step of the way.
Reflecting on his experience at TED2024 and on World Malaria Day , Prof. Diabaté expressed gratitude for the recognition of his work on the world stage. “Being at TED has been an energizing experience. It’s a testament to the importance of our collective efforts to use human ingenuity to end malaria and improve global health.”Even more poignant was his commitment to contributing to an Africa free of malaria.