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www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn Nets

New types of mosquito bed nets could cut malaria risk by up to half, trial finds

Dual-insecticide-treated mosquito nets reduce malaria transmission by 20-50% in African countries with high endemicity, offering hope in combating the disease. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
Public health

Malaria mass-vaccination program launches in Cameroon, brining hope as Africa battles surging infections

Malaria is Africa's biggest killer, with 95% of fatal cases recorded on the continent and children under 5 making up 80% of those deaths.
A new malaria vaccine, RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix), is being rolled out across Africa and is expected to help prevent malaria infections. [ more ]
HuffPost
3 months ago
Public health

Cameroon Starts World's First Malaria Vaccine Program For Children

Cameroon is the first country in Africa to roll out routine vaccinations for a new malaria vaccine.
The vaccine, known as Mosquirix, is only about 30% effective and requires four doses, but it is expected to dramatically reduce severe infections and hospitalizations. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope' DW 01/15/2024

Cape Verde has been declared malaria-free, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status after Mauritius and Algeria.
The elimination of malaria in Cape Verde is expected to have a positive impact on tourism by attracting more visitors and removing constraints on mobility. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Public health

Cape Verde becomes fourth African country to eliminate malaria

Cape Verde becomes the fourth African country to eliminate malaria.
The country's success is attributed to free treatment and testing, surveillance of mosquito breeding sites, and commitment from the government and people. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

Africa: WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria DW 01/12/2024

Cape Verde has become the third country in Africa to eliminate malaria.
The World Health Organization declared Cape Verde free of malaria, joining Mauritius and Algeria in achieving this status. [ more ]
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cameroon
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has launched a vaccination campaign against malaria, becoming the first country outside of clinical trials to implement such a campaign.
The vaccine being used is Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline, and it has been recognized as efficient and recommended by the World Health Organization. [ more ]
WIRED
3 months ago
Public health

The World's First Malaria Vaccine Program for Children Starts Now

Cameroon has started rolling out routine childhood immunizations using a malaria vaccine called RTS,S or Mosquirix.
The hope is that this vaccine rollout will help relieve the burden of malaria on the country's health care system. [ more ]
www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

Malaria child vaccination campaign kicks off in Cameroon DW 01/22/2024

Cameroon has started a mass vaccination campaign against malaria, the first country to do so outside of clinical trials.
The vaccine being used is called Mosquirix, or RTS,S, produced by GlaxoSmithKline. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
3 months ago
Public health

WHO declares Cape Verde free of malaria DW 01/12/2024

Cape Verde has become the third country in Africa to eliminate malaria through a comprehensive plan to tackle the disease.
The World Health Organization declared Cape Verde free of malaria, joining Mauritius and Algeria as the only African countries to achieve this status. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 day ago
US news

Ryan Gosling has the correct answer to Colbert's question about the scariest animal

Mosquitoes are the world's scariest animal due to their ability to carry deadly diseases like malaria. [ more ]
www.nature.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Ancient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease's History

The mitochondrial genome of ancient Plasmodium falciparum was sequenced, aiding in understanding malaria history in Europe.
Genetic data from European parasites, ancient or recent, plays a crucial role in understanding parasite movement globally. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

Ancient malaria genome from Roman skeleton hints at disease's history

Genetic information from ancient remains reveals insights into malaria's evolution and spread alongside human populations.
Sequencing the mitochondrial genome of the deadliest form of malaria from an ancient Roman skeleton provides valuable data on the disease's history. [ more ]
BBC Sport
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Afcon-winning Fiorentina forward Kouame has malaria

Christian Kouame hospitalized after contracting malaria
Kouame has been an active player in the Africa Cup of Nations [ more ]
Bloomberg
2 months ago
Privacy technologies

Bloomberg

Artificial intelligence is being used to map and predict the spread of malaria.
AI can help identify high-risk areas and allocate resources effectively. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Health

Big city mosquitoes are a big problem and now a big target

Construction sites are providing nurseries for malaria-carrying mosquitoes, posing a threat to urban areas in Africa.
Increased construction activity is giving mosquitoes like Anopheles stephensi a foothold to survive year-round. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Public health

Climate crisis a substantial risk' to fight against malaria, says WHO

Climate change poses a major threat to the fight against malaria, with evidence suggesting that extreme weather events and rising temperatures have led to spikes in cases.
Mosquitoes, which carry the disease, thrive in warm and humid conditions that are increasing due to global warming.
Urgent actions to slow global warming are needed to ensure sustainable and resilient malaria responses. [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Public health

Extreme weather helped fuel surge in malaria cases last year

The number of malaria cases worldwide surged in 2022, driven by extreme weather events and conflicts.
The spike in malaria cases was concentrated in five countries, including Pakistan with 2.1 million cases.
Malaria cases had been steadily declining since 2000, but recent years have seen an increase in cases globally. [ more ]
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