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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Today, we held our #OpenBoardMeeting, where we discussed the need for a continued strong investment in the fight against #malaria. Special thanks to @tdhfoundation.bsky.social for hosting us. @medicusmundich.bsky.social @roteskreuz-ch.bsky.social @swisstph.ch @mmv.org

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Last week, @swisstph.ch Director Jürg Utzinger and I visited our long-term partner, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Medical Research #PNGIMR. We renewed our MoU, met inspiring Swiss TPH / @unibas.ch alumni, and explored new research directions. A productive and truly inspiring visit to #PNG!

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

The autumn semester @unibas.ch is about to start and we are looking forward to welcoming 25 new PhD and 62 new MSc students at @swisstph.ch. About 1/2 of our students are from abroad, many from the Global South, creating a unique diverse atmosphere and many opportunities to learn from each other! 🌍🤗

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🇸🇷 And here’s another example how sustained commitment, investment, collaboration and inclusivity can bring about positive health impact! Congratulations to #Suriname on being certified #malaria free by @who.int! 👏🚫🦟

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

In yesterday’s General Assembly of the @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social, our members (private industry, academia, NGOs, government, multilateral organizations) discussed how to ensure continued Swiss investment & innovation for a #malaria free world. It's been inspiring & motivating discussions!

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

It‘s been an exciting first day of our symposium “Malaria in Focus” at @swisstph.ch. Presentations covered exciting work done to increase our understanding of #malaria & drive innovation into new & better tools. Looking forward to more discussions tomorrow on how innovations can have a real #impact.

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Lookin forward to officially opening the 2-day @swisstph.ch Symposium "Malaria in Focus: From Research to Global Action" tomorrow. We have an exciting programme on 12 & 13 June with distinguished speakers from around the world! Live stream 🔜 www.swisstph.ch/en/about/eve... #malaria

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Malaria in Focus

Join our symposium to explore cutting-edge solutions in malaria research, policy, and implementation.

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WHO @who.int · 19/05/2025

In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea has been validated by WHO for eliminating #trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease & the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, no longer poses a public health threat in the country. bit.ly/43wbr8C

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Papua New Guinea eliminates trachoma as a public health problem

In a landmark public health achievement, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma, a neglected tro...

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

#Malaria & #NTDs continue to affect over a billion people. With SANTD, we invited Swiss parliamentarians on a study tour to showcase Switzerland's critical role in #GlobalHealth. 📷 Myrta Brunner, @swisstph.ch @evaherzog.bsky.social @barbaragysi.bsky.social @fabianmolina.ch @manuelhetzel.bsky.social

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Our @swisstph.ch symposium "Malaria in Focus: From Research to Global Action" takes place on 12 and 13 June in Allschwil near Basel. Check out the programme as many distinguished speakers are confirming their attendance. Register swiftly as spaces are filling up! I hope to see you there!

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Swiss Malaria Group @swissmalariagroup.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

✋ We are joining @bsky.app! The Swiss Malaria Group unites research institutions, public & private sectors and civil society to achieve a malaria-free world. Our goal is to retain & strengthen the Swiss commitment in the fight against #malaria.🇨🇭 👉 Learn more: www.swissmalariagroup.ch/en/

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Switzerland against Malaria: Successful together!

Switzerland is a pioneer in the fight against malaria. We have had many successes through the years and continue to pledge our knowledge, innovation and commitment to defeat malaria.

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Abrupt funding freezes by the US government have a direct impact on health programmes in the Global South while the amount of money that is saved this way is barely noticeable in the budget. #usaid

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Manuel Hetzel @manuelhetzel.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

With this inaugural post on bsky I want to put a spotlight on #partnership - in my opinion the key to success in our global efforts to eliminate #malaria. Institutions like RBM Partnership and @who.int are essential and they need our support as much as we need theirs! @swisstph.ch

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