Malaria researchers discuss achievements, threats to progress at Capitol Hill event

"To commemorate World Malaria Day, top malaria researchers came together Wednesday to present their work at a research and development event on Capitol Hill, hosted by Malaria No More," the Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog reports. "Representatives from 20 academic and research organizations discussed the contributions American private companies, universities, and research institutions are making to the fight against malaria through" research and development, the blog writes, noting, "Researchers at the briefing celebrated achievements made so far but warned that malaria remains a huge public health hazard" (Aziz, 4/26).