Singapore, April 1 -- Qiagen N.V. has announced the launch of the QIAprep Plasmodium Kit and two companion assays to support malaria research and surveillance efforts.

This new solution combines sample preparation and quantitative PCR (qPCR) into a single workflow, providing a rapid and accessible tool for detecting malaria-causing parasites from blood samples.

Malaria remains one of the world's most pressing public health challenges, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The disease is caused by five species ofPlasmodiumparasites, withPlasmodium falciparumresponsible for the most severe cases. In 2024 alone, malaria accounted for more than 250 million cases worldwide, with over 90% occurring in Africa.

While the integratio...