Timeline of malaria in 2016

This is a timeline of malaria in 2016.

Development summary

 * Parasites: Drug resistant parasites, as well as mechanisms of resistance, are discovered. Certain malarial parasites are found in unexpected regions. Three dimensional protein mapping is developed.
 * Vectors: Methods of disruption of biological processes in Anopheles are discovered. Compounds of chicken feathers are found to act as repellent against mosquitoes.
 * Drugs, vaccines, treatment, and control methods: Vaccine is developed through parasite gene editing. Progress is made in antimalarial drug combination. Ayurvedic and herbal medicine are reintroduced. Multiple testing methods are introduced. Insecticide-treated clothing is introduced for prevention. RTS,S candidate is programmed for rollout.
 * Eradication and control progress: Sri Lanka is certified as malaria–free.