Antimalarial Drug-Resistance

Explore the critical issue of antimalarial drug resistance in this 44-minute video featuring Professor Sir Nicholas White, a leading expert in tropical medicine. Delve into the main factors contributing to malaria resistance, examine the genetic mechanisms behind antimalarial drug resistance, and discover future approaches for preventing resistance in Plasmodium species. Learn about the ongoing challenges in combating malaria, which continues to claim over 500,000 lives annually in developing countries. Gain insights into therapeutic approaches, the spread of malaria, mortality rates, and the impact on pregnant women. Discuss prevention strategies, including the development of vaccines, and understand the relationship between COVID-19 and malaria. Access additional resources and related journal articles through the provided links to enhance your understanding of this rapidly evolving field.

Introduction
Overview of Malaria
Lack of Progress
Therapeutic Approach
Malaria
Spread
Mechanism
Mortality
Pregnancy
Prevention
Vaccines
COVID19 and malaria