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Vitamin A has a role to play in combatting malaria in childrenVitamin 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 malariaGhana'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 2010The 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 unveiledA new map of malaria has been released by the Malaria Atlas Project. 24 Mar 2009 07:54 Tanzania: Anti-malarial drugs too expensive says ministerThe 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 Congo: Backstreet remedies hinder anti-malaria fightAs poor people in Congo shun costly malaria remedies, deaths are being caused by erroneous self-medication and poor diagnosis by unauthorised medical practitioners. 14 Jan 2009 10:18 Vaccine against malaria could be ready in five yearsMalaria kills more than one million people every year so the news that an effective vaccine could be available within five years is more than welcome. 10 Dec 2008 09:17 New hope from early warning malaria testScientists hope new research may help cut the death toll from two of malaria's most lethal forms. 8 Dec 2008 14:19 90 million children in Africa still exposed to malariaThe use of insecticide treated bed nets is increasing, but millions of children are still exposed to malaria in Africa. 19 Nov 2008 16:35 New technologies gearing up to meet rising demand for vital malaria drugsThree emerging technologies have the potential to significantly improve supplies of drugs to combat malaria, according to a report published today. 19 Nov 2008 16:26 Airport malariaIn a global world, significant factors affect the spread of infectious diseases, including international trade, air travel and globalised food production. 17 Nov 2008 07:58 News for medical professionals Register as a medical professional for free to view this content 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 Next page>>Latest jobs | Weather   Other industry news
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