What is PAVON?
What you need to know..
PAVON is a network of centres of excellence to
strengthen Malaria Surveillance and pandemic preparedness in Africa.
- PAVON was founded on June 7, 2019 in Accra Ghana
- There were 14 countries who were foundational.
- Work closely with the NMCPs to generate data used n mitigation strategies.
- Our doors are open to all African researchers in malaria research
- Sustain cross talk between African Pv scientists
VISION
Is to have Africa free of Plasmodium vivax (Pv) and Plasmodium ovale (Po).
MISSION
Is to facilitate and sustain cross talk between
African Pv scientists, NMCPs, RBM and WHO-AFRO.
Why PAVON?
PAVON seeks to bridge the knowledge gap in P. vivax and P. ovale geospatial epidemiology, asymptomatic malaria and NMCPs uptake of the available knowledge for policy decisions
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Malaria Microscopy Training in various Countries
PAVON engaged interested National Malaria Programs (NMPs) and National Health Laboratories for online and in-person practical malaria microscopy t...
Professor Delenasaw Yewhalaw a member of Pavon receiving a Gold Medal from the Ethiopian Public Health Association in March 2025. Credit: Jimma University
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SUCCESSFUL GRADUATION OF PAVON MPHIL STUDENTS
Two MPhil students Mr. Philip Opoku Agyeman and Ms. Irene Love Amoah, sponsored by PAVON have successfully completed their programs. We are excited ab...
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