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Studies reveal emerging resistance to first–line treatments
Health

Are antimalarial drugs still effective?

Studies reveal emerging resistance to first–line treatments
By Verah Okeyo
Community health volunteers attending to Delourice.
Health

The allies protecting pregnant women from malaria in Africa

Community health workers take a leading role in preventing and treating the killer disease
Africa Renewal
By Africa Renewal
Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine
Health

Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine

Ahead of World Malaria Day (25 April), WHO calls for continued innovation to save lives.
World Health Organization
By WHO
Infant surrounded by protective malaria bed net in Ghana. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel
Health

Widespread use of DDT for malaria control worries environmentalist

Botswana researcher and member of the global DDT Expert Group, Prof Bontle Mbongwe, says decisions on use should be based on science.
By Baboki Kayawe
Seliya Lawrence and her 10-month-old baby, who has since received three doses of the malaria ...
Health

Malaria vaccine offers hope in fight against the killer disease

How a pilot vaccine initiative is working in Malawi.
By Veronica Mukhuna
In Malawi, children learn about malaria and mosquitoes in school classes. A teacher explains about mosquitoes and malaria. Photo: WHO
Infant surrounded by protective malaria bed net in Ghana. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel
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More than 20 countries on track to 'end malaria for good'

By UN Radio
Departments

Africa Wired

Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife
Jocelyne Sambira
By Jocelyne Sambira
Campaign