Mobile Malaria Project Embarks On Journey Of Discovery
March 20, 2019 by Land Rover![Mobile Malaria Project Embarks On Journey Of Discovery](images/articleimages/mobile-malaria-project-01-400.jpg)
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Dr George Busby, Mobile Malaria Project Expedition Leader, said: 'We are humbled that Land Rover and the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) have chosen our project as the 2018 bursary winner. Although global malaria rates have halved over the past 20 years, progress more recently has stalled. By working with colleagues in Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya, our journey will help us to understand the challenges facing malaria researchers in Africa in 2019. 'The loan of the Discovery not only gives us the capability we need to visit locations we might not have been able to reach otherwise, it gives us the space and versatility to transport the equipment we need. This will allow us to gain a better understanding of how this technology could be used to answer locally relevant questions about malaria parasites and the mosquitoes that transmit them.' The Land Rover Discovery has a 30-year track record of tackling the most difficult terrain, reaching threatened habitats and vulnerable people across the world. Equipped with the latest all-terrain capability technology, the vehicle will allow the team to travel with confidence – no matter the conditions they face. Dr Steve Iley, Chief Medical Officer, Jaguar Land Rover, said: 'Malaria is a global issue which impacts millions of people worldwide. At Jaguar Land Rover we are passionate about using our technology to empower talent and enable experts in their field to make a real difference in our world. Through the bespoke technology developed by our Special Vehicle Operations team, this project has the potential to deliver a real insight into malaria control globally and I am proud that Land Rover can be a part of that journey.' The expedition group has also teamed up with another of Land Rover's global humanitarian partners, what3words, to accurately plan their route, navigate on the ground and document their findings in real-time. The Mobile Malaria Project will depart the UK on 22 March to begin its eight-week expedition. More information about the journey can be found on the Mobile Malaria Project website: https://mobilemalaria.com/.
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