National Institute of Malaria Research

Automated classification of malaria parasite species in thin blood smears using advanced deep learning techniques

Accurate identification of malaria parasite species from Giemsa-stained thin blood smears is essential for appropriate treatment, but remains difficult because of subtle morphological similarities between Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, staining variability, and imbal...

A chimeric circumsporozoite protein exhibits strong seroreactivity in plasmodium falciparum and plasmodium vivax infections

Malaria remains a major global health challenge, demanding new strategies for effective and broad-spectrum vaccine development. Circumsporozoite Protein (CSP) is the primary target of pre-erythrocytic malaria vaccines such as RTS, S/AS01 and R21/Matrix-M, though their species-spe...

Assessment of the coverage, use rate and physical integrity of long-lasting insecticide nets after scaling up of their distribution in Gujarat, India

Abstract Background Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) are a key tool for control and elimination of malaria, by providing protection from the bite of infected mosquitoes. To support its malaria elimination goal by 2030, Gujarat distributed LLINs across 33 districts in 2019....