Posted 11/08/2020. This very large molecular epidemiology study done over 12 years describes the evolution and spread of antimalarial drug resistance across the entire Greater Mekong subregion (GMS). Mallika Imwong and colleagues show no evidence of spread of artemisinin resistant parasite lineages from the eastern to the western GMS. There is also no evidence for piperaquine resistance in the western GMS.

Posted 31/07/2020. Myo Maung Maung Swe and colleagues describe evaluation and experience of using the forum theatre technique, a novel form of public engagement. Our experience was fun, informative and encouraged widespread participation around the subject of antibiotic use. We believe that this technique will be of great interest to scientists who engage in activities using participatory techniques.

Posted 28/07/2020. Ticks, fleas and lice from dogs in Vientiane (Lao PDR) were shown to carry a variety of zoonotic pathogens including R. felis (cat-flea typhus). Matthew Robinson and colleagues highlight the risk of these pathogens transmitted between dogs and humans within the city, as well as the role of pets in human diseases, and important public health considerations