June 15
Ethiopia: Malaria Deaths Rise in Oromia's West Wollega Zone, New Infections Climb Nationwide
Addis Standard
Since last week, at least 11 individuals, including children, have succumbed to malaria in the West Wollega zone of the Oromia region. Read more »
June 14
Africa: The Escalating Global Dengue Crisis - a Call for Unified Action
Malaria Consortium
Once a localised threat, dengue fever has rapidly escalated into a global health emergency, putting nearly half the world's population at risk across more than 100 countries. As… Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: Malaria 2030 - NMEP Tasks Nigerians On Behavioural Change to Achieve Target
Premium Times
According to Mr Ntadom, "human behaviour" contributes to the challenges in the fight against malaria in Nigeria. Read more »
June 05
Africa: $16bn Yearly Boost to African Economies If We Cut Malaria By 90 Percent By 2030
RBM
New research from Oxford Economics Africa, commissioned by RBM partner Malaria No More UK, reveals that getting back on track for the Sustainable Development Goal target on malaria… Read more »
Nigeria: Eradicating Malaria Could Boost African Economies By $126.9bn - Report
Vanguard
Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product, GDP, could rise by a staggering $35 billion if the UN's target to achieve a 90 percent reduction in malaria cases by 2030 is met, a new report by… Read more »
May 31
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Sees Decrease in Malaria Cases
263Chat
The Government of Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has reported a decrease in malaria cases from the previous week. Read more »
May 30
Namibia: Malaria Has Bounced Back, Killing Namibians
New Era
Southern African Development Community (SADC) E8 ambassador Richard Kamwi has pleaded with the World Health Assembly to consider putting more resources into domestic funding for… Read more »
May 28
Africa: WHA77 Must Drive Global Action to Protect Health From Impact of Rising Threats
Malaria Consortium
Climate change and antimicrobial resistance will be prominent issues at the seventy-seventh World Health Assembly, taking place from 27 May to 1 June in Geneva. Read more »
May 27
Africa: African Ministers of Health Commit to Bold Actions to Defeat Malaria [press release]
RBM
On the sidelines of the 77th World Health Assembly, African Ministers of Health have committed to mobilise resources to scale up malaria services and prevent malaria sickness and… Read more »
May 24
Africa: Genetically Modified 'Friendly' Mosquitoes Released in Fight Against Malaria
allAfrica
Djibouti is feeling a new buzz - mosquitoes fighting other mosquitoes - in their fight against malaria Read more »
Central African Republic: Shipment of Newest Malaria Vaccine, R21, to Central African Republic Marks Latest Milestone for Child Survival
Unicef
With two recommended vaccines and expanded supply, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO are working closely with governments and partners to increase malaria prevention and protection for children Read more »
Africa: Pioneering Solutions for Community Health - Africa's Trailblazers
Malaria Consortium
Many countries in Africa have long grappled with challenges in providing accessible and quality healthcare to their populations due to insufficient infrastructure, shortages of… Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: How Procurement Fraud Stalled $100 Million Malaria Project in Nigeria - Minister
Premium Times
Mr Pate also said a Nigerian company, which had earlier won the bidding for the project, was disqualified and blacklisted from all UN contracts for three years. Read more »
Kenya: Mombasa Residents Laud KEMSA's Malaria Nets Distribution Initiative
Capital FM
Residents of Mombasa County have lauded the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) for its recent initiative to distribute malaria nets, significantly curbing the spread of… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Climate Change Could Unleash Malaria, Neglected Diseases, WHO Warns
Vanguard
A new World Health Organization, WHO, review raises concerns about the impact of climate change on Neglected Tropical Diseases, NTDs, and malaria. Analyzing over 42,000 studies,… Read more »
May 21
Uganda: Ex-Vice President Kazibwe Engages Busoga Clan Leaders On Fighting Malaria
Nile Post
Former Vice President, Dr.Specioza Wandera Kazibwe who is also the senior presidential advisor on population and health has in collaboration with Busoga Health Forum (BHF) has… Read more »
South Africa: Hospital Admissions Expected to Increase As Flu Season Gets Into Full Swing [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Flu season officially started on 22 April and there is a general expectation that up to 40% of South Africans will get the virus, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases… Read more »
May 20
Africa: Serum Institute of India Ships First Malaria Vaccines to Africa [press release]
Serum Institute Of India
Distribution of R21/Matrix-M™️ Malaria Vaccine across the African region marks a significant step in the global fight against malaria. The initial shipment will be… Read more »
May 19
Africa: Mapping Malaria in Africa - Climate Change Study Predicts Where Mosquitoes Will Breed in Future [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The relationship between climate and malaria transmission is complex and has been the subject of intense study for some three decades. Read more »