Malaria |
Malaria is one of the major causes of ill-health and death in the developing world, especially on the African continent. Malaria has traditionally been a strong area of investigation at Swiss TPH. Numerous groups are working on a wide range of malaria topics, ranging from basic science (mainly immunology and molecular biology) to the development of new vaccines, the screening of drug candidates, the testing of new products, and finally their application under programme conditions. The range of activities and specialties in this research area is unmatched, and Swiss TPH has acquired an international reputation for malaria expertise.