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USAID grants over $10.5 million for fight against malaria

The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced over $10.5 million in grants to seven organizations working in six countries in Africa to extend malaria prevention and control activities in communities most affected by the disease, particularly children under age five and pregnant women. 8 Oct 2009 13:21


School-age children least protected from Malaria - research

Insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITN) reduce the chances of developing life-threatening malaria in Africa. However, recent research shows that older children, between the age of 5-19 years are the least well protected by nets. 1 Oct 2009 06:59




Stop-start drug regimen helps infants against malaria

PARIS: Giving babies a cheap, standard malaria treatment at key points in their first months of life can reduce their risk of falling sick with the disease, trials reported in The Lancet on Thursday, 17 September 2009, say. 21 Sep 2009 09:35


Leaders aim to eliminate Malaria-related deaths by 2015

[Ryan Dicovitsky] Among the challenges facing developing nations in Africa, malaria is one of the deadliest. However, African leaders plan to finally stop the disease in its tracks. 14 Sep 2009 10:43


Malaria vaccine in the pipeline

Australian scientists have developed the first genetically-engineered malaria vaccine and the vaccine will be trialled in humans early next year. 30 Jul 2009 07:49




Promising target for new class of antibiotics

Special pathway makes bacteria vulnerable - and it's a new target for tailored antibiotics. 15 Jul 2009 07:25


Vitamin A has a role to play in combatting malaria in children

Vitamin A supplements can reduce malaria cases in children by one-third, study finds. 29 Jun 2009 12:16


Ghana launches public-private partnership to control malaria

Ghana's Ministry of Health recently launched the Nationwide Mosquito Control Programme (NAMCOP) in conjunction with the waste management company Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the Ghanaian Chronicle/allAfrica.com reports (Akweetey, Ghanaian Chronicle/allAfrica.com, 6/19). 23 Jun 2009 14:13


MTN joins fight against malaria ahead of 2010

The adverse impact of malaria in Africa is threatening to derail the continent's efforts to rid itself of the scourges of underdevelopment and poverty, said Nozipho January-Bardill, MTN Group executive: Corporate Affairs. 19 May 2009 11:50


Effective malaria treatments affordable and available to Africa's poor

[Eric Miller] A global effort to combat malaria was announced last week as international donors promised to provide affordable medication to millions in sub-Saharan Africa who suffer from the devastating disease. The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is leading the initiative, known as the Affordable Medicines Facility for Malaria (AMFm). 28 Apr 2009 09:58


Malaria atlas project unveiled

A new map of malaria has been released by the Malaria Atlas Project. 24 Mar 2009 07:54


Tanzania: Anti-malarial drugs too expensive says minister

The high cost of anti-malarial drugs - up to US$10 per course - has made treatment prohibitive for most poor people in Tanzania, the health minister said. 22 Feb 2009 14:44


Will we be able to take the malaria card test?

Small disposable cards could serve as malaria tests for developing countries. 22 Jan 2009 12:28


News for medical professionals

Pre-referral rectal artesunate to prevent death and disability in severe malaria 16 Feb 2009 10:28

Use of insecticide treated bed-nets increasing across Africa 5 Jan 2009 12:06

Low CR-1 levels and malaria-associated anemia 27 Aug 2008 07:54

Malaria incidence in Limpopo Province 26 Aug 2008 11:38

Malaria self-treatment in the field 15 Jul 2008 08:21

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