International Malaria Conference 2026 concludes in New Delhi

Key facts

• International Malaria Conference (IMC) 6 organised by ICMR–National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR) concluded in New Delhi on 9 March 2026 after three days of scientific discussions.
• Conference theme was 'Discovery, Development and Delivery: Driving Malaria Elimination and Beyond'.
• Dr Anup Anvikar, Director of ICMR–NIMR, delivered the welcome address.
• Dr Tanu Jain, Director of National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC), attended as a dignitary.
• Discovery sessions covered parasite biology, malaria transmission dynamics, and molecular mechanisms linked to drug resistance.
• Development sessions highlighted next-generation malaria diagnostics, advanced surveillance technologies, and research tools for early detection.
• Delivery sessions focused on translating research into public health solutions, addressing residual transmission, advancing vaccine research, and strengthening community-based control programmes.
• Turbo talks and poster sessions provided a platform for early-career researchers to present work and interact with global experts.