Malaria — Epidemiology, Treatment, and Prevention

This multimedia Perspective includes a short narrative titled Venkamma's Dowry and an accompanying “Double Take” documentary video. The written piece offers a brief, evocative anecdote capturing moments of social change and personal courage in a rural health setting. Its atmospheric prose reflects on the fallout from a conflict between a hospital director and a community health worker, Venkamma, subtly linking public health ethics with human emotion. The video complements the narrative by exploring malaria epidemiology, vector control strategies, vaccine development, and drug pipeline innovations. Together, they offer insights into clinical advances and community-level realities in malaria prevention and treatment.

This multimedia Perspective includes a short narrative titled Venkamma's Dowry and an accompanying “Double Take” documentary video. The written piece offers a brief, evocative anecdote capturing moments of social change and personal courage in a rural health setting. Its atmospheric prose reflects on the fallout from a conflict between a hospital director and a community health worker, Venkamma, subtly linking public health ethics with human emotion. The video complements the narrative by exploring malaria epidemiology, vector control strategies, vaccine development, and drug pipeline innovations. Together, they offer insights into clinical advances and community-level realities in malaria prevention and treatment.