Context
From November 13 – 17, 2024, New Orleans hosted the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH), a must-attend meeting that brings together the world’s leading experts.
Dr. Hinda made an impression by delivering two (2) oral presentations selected by a committee of experts. This recognition is a testament to the excellence of PDNA’s work and its relevance to the international scientific community.
The first presentation
Dr. Hinda presented the basics of the project: “Implementation of pfhrp2 /3 gene deletions surveillance in Mali” during a workshop. The objective was to highlight the strategy adopted to ensure surveillance of HRP2/3 gene deletions in Mali, a crucial issue in the fight against malaria.
The presentation detailed the implementation protocol, the actions taken by the PDNA team and the initiatives taken to strengthen the capacity of health technicians. The session was followed by a question-and-answer session, providing a framework for constructive exchanges.
The participants praised the quality and scientific rigor of the presentation, and highlighted the decisive role played by the PDNA team in training health professionals, supervising field activities and especially especially in collecting a large number of samples.
The second presentation:
In another session, Dr. Hinda continued his interventions with a second presentation entitled “Countrywide PfHRP2-3 gene deletion surveillance in Mali”. This presentation focused on the results of the research conducted within the PDNA, highlighting the significant progress made in studying of the frequency of HRP2 gene deletions.
This knowledge sharing provided a valuable networking opportunity and was of particular interest to some of the experts present. Several researchers and institutions expressed their willingness to collaborate with the PDNA.
A well-deserved recognition
The PDNA’s commitment was recognized at the 2024 edition of the ASTMH. By highlighting important public health issues, these interventions have strengthened the visibility of the PDNA.
Congratulations to Dr. Hinda for this success.
