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Malaria

Almost half the world's population is at risk of getting malaria, a life-threatening disease transmitted by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. The World Health Organization marks World Malaria Day on April 25.

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Congo's Disease X: Could it be malaria?

Congo's Disease X: Could it be malaria?

An undiagnosed 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Can it be treated?
HealthDecember 10, 2024
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The most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases

The most dangerous mosquito-borne diseases

Mosquitoes can infect us with malaria and other illnesses. Here are some of the most dangerous ones.
ScienceAugust 21, 2024
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AfricaLink News: 16 July 2024

AfricaLink News: 16 July 2024

Paul Kagame looks set to secure a fourth term +++ Former US President Donald Trump makes his first public appearance
PoliticsJuly 16, 202402:22 min
Environmentalist Ginette Karirekinyana gives a training course to farmers about medicinal plants.

Burundi tackling malaria by reviving endangered plants

Burundi tackling malaria by reviving endangered plants

Ginette Karirekinyana is an expert on the medicinal properties of wild plant species, some threatened with extinction.
HealthJuly 4, 202402:32 min
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Dengue is coming to Europe

Dengue is coming to Europe

Warmer conditions in Europe are helping invasive mosquitos that transmit dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses thrive.
ScienceJune 13, 2024
Eco India 7.6.2024

Mumbai battles mosquitoes with sustainable traps

Mumbai battles mosquitoes with sustainable traps

Rather than repelling mosquitoes, Eco BioTraps attract females and breaks their chain of breeding.
Nature and EnvironmentJune 10, 202405:57 min
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Cameroon rolls out vaccine against malaria

It will be offered free of charge to all children under 6 months old, but persuading some parents will be a challenge.
HealthJanuary 25, 202402:19 min
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Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon

Cameroon has begun a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that's supposed to see 250,000 children immunized.
HealthJanuary 22, 2024
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (right) and Ulisses Correia e Silva holding up a framed certificate

Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' for Africa

The WHO has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free. But much remains to be done in the fight against the disease.
HealthJanuary 15, 2024
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The global threat of antimicrobial resistance

Many pathogens have grown resistant to the most effective medicines, and developing alternatives is growing critical.
HealthDecember 21, 202302:39 min
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New mRNA vaccine hub officially launched in Cape Town

A new mRNA vaccine technology facility hopes to give equitable access to vaccines in low- and middle-income countries.
HealthApril 21, 2023
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75 years of the WHO: Not a 'global health police'

The World Health Organization was established on April 7, 1948. It's had major successes ― and failures.
HealthApril 6, 2023
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