We are proud of Gladstone’s contributions to malaria research.

Models accounting for mosquito development led to extended periods of transmission in warmer climates, while ecological models showed that the conducive environment created by warmer temperatures following periods of rainfall posed the risk of outbreaks.

This study shows that models targeting key aspects of transmission suggest that preventing mosquito biting or reducing adult populations through vector control can be effective at reducing malaria incidence.

His research is on comparing different approaches to modelling the effects of weather on malaria transmission in various climates. Gladstone’s study investigates how temperature and rainfall facilitate the development of mosquitoes and create breeding sites.

Gladstone Thabo Madito, who is part of MASHA’s Malaria Modelling and Analytics: Leaders in Africa (MMALA) PhD programme, was supported by The UCT Max & Lillie Sonnenberg Doctoral Travel Grant to give an oral presentation .

The 11th International Conference on Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences, organized by MEDLIFE2025, was recently held in Wuhan, China, from November 23 to 25, 2025.This conference was held in conjunction with the 12th International Conference on Biology and Life Sciences.

We are proud of Kounoumi’s contribution to advancing malaria modelling and operations research for public health in Africa.

She presented her research titled “Exploring Pathways for Malaria Control and Elimination in the Northern Regions of Benin: A Metapopulation Modelling Approach.”

Our PhD fellow, Kounoumi Sara Medekon, attended the Operations Research Techniques and Applications School for Africa (ORTASA), held from 10th to 13th November.

We are proud of Chilo’s contributions to malaria

Using machine learning techniques, his research identified new distinct malaria transmission archetypes across health facility catchment areas, with each representing unique combinations of ecological, epidemiological, socioeconomic, and intervention-related factors.

In his poster presentation, Chilo highlighted that malaria is driven by different factors in different areas of Zambia, underscoring the need for tailored interventions at the subnational level.

Our PhD fellow, Chilo Chiziba, is attending the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Conference in Toronto, where he presented some of his latest work. research.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 SAST RSVP: https://t.co/kNgJTEgMPo

🌟 UCT Faculty of Science 2025 Distinguished Alumni Lecture 🌟 The UCT Faculty of Science Rising Star Distinguished Alumni Lectures aim to highlight our outstanding alumni who are making significant contributions in their respective fields.

💉 Sena Alohoutade explored RTS,S/AS01 vaccine impact in Benin. 👏 Congrats to all for representing MASHA with excellence! #malaria #modelling #Africa #MMALA

MASHA at #MaModAfrica2025 🇰🇪 Our team proudly joined modelling experts in Mombasa to advance malaria control across Africa. 🎙️ Retselisitsoe Monyake shared key lessons from the MMALA program. 📊 Hilja Uusiku presented on sustaining malaria elimination amid importation.

The Wellcome-funded Health RADAR project is looking for students and researchers involved in malaria modelling and analytics research to participate in a pilot project. Sign up here to learn more: https://t.co/46eZCY49ti

The pilot is led by The Modelling and Simulation Hub, Africa (MASHA) in partnership with the Climate Systems Analysis Group (CSAG), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), and SAMRC Office of Malaria Research (SAMRC).

Health RADAR is an initiative aimed at making data on climate-sensitive infectious diseases more accessible and actionable. If you’re interested in hearing more about Health RADAR and the pilot project, sign up here: