Africa: Announcing the Tragic Loss of Dr Sylvia Meek

press release

It is with deep sorrow that we must announce the passing of Dr Sylvia Meek, Malaria Consortium's Global Technical Director, on 12th May 2016, after an 18-month battle with cancer.

Sylvia's contribution to the fight against infectious disease, and malaria in particular, through her own, and Malaria Consortium's work, cannot be overstated.

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