Malaria

5 Essential Steps to Eradicate Malaria: Protecting Children from a Deadly Disease

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Malaria’s Persistent Threat: Trends and Innovations in Global Health Despite significant advancements in medical science, malaria remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, particularly among children. With over 1,200 children losing their lives daily to this preventable and treatable disease, the urgency for innovative solutions has never been greater. 1. Vaccination Breakthroughs and … Read more

Trump’s Foreign Aid Freeze Sparks Confusion About What ‘Lifesaving’ Means

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As the world grapples with the reverberations of halted U.S. aid, the global health landscape is undergoing rapid shifts. From Uganda to the Americas, communities are adjusting to new realities, underscoring the interconnectedness of global health assistance. Here’s what these changes mean for the future. Understanding the Scale of U.S. Aid Suspension The abrupt pause … Read more

Hospital attendance, malaria prevalence and self-medication with an antimalarial drug before and after the start of COVID-19 pandemic in a sentinel site for malaria surveillance in Gabon | Malaria Journal

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The Balancing Act of Healthcare: COVID-19’s Impact on Malaria Control in Gabon The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped healthcare systems worldwide, challenging the management of endemic diseases like malaria. In Gabon, during 2020, strategies to combat COVID-19 overshadowed efforts to tackle malaria, leading to notable shifts in healthcare accessibility and behavior. This article delves into the … Read more

Scientists to give people malaria to study long-term effects

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A Breakthrough in Malaria Research: Transforming Our Understanding Malaria, caused by various parasites transferred through mosquito bites, remains a global health crisis, especially the elusive Plasmodium vivax. A recent study by the University of Oxford in partnership with Draper Lab is pioneering new research techniques to understand the relapsing nature of this type of malaria, … Read more

Integrating malaria vaccine and CRISPR/Cas9 gene drive: a comprehensive strategy for accelerated malaria eradication | Malaria Journal

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The Frontier of Malaria Control: Vaccines Meet Gene Drive The recent WHO recommendations for two malaria vaccines—the RTS,S/AS01 in 2021 and R21/Matrix-M™ in 2023—signal significant progress toward achieving global health goals to cut malaria cases, morbidity, and mortality by at least 90% by 2030. These efforts position vaccines and CRISPR/Cas9 gene drive technology as potential … Read more

Farewell to Manuel Elkin Patarroyo, Pioneer of Malaria Vaccine.

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Farewell to a Pioneer: Colombian Scientist Manuel Elkin Patarroyo Passes Away Colombian scientist Manuel Elkin Patarroyo, renowned for his groundbreaking work in developing the world’s first synthetic vaccine, has passed away at his residence in Bogotá, Colombia‘s capital. He was 78. Patarroyo, a pioneer in immunology, suffered from health issues that ultimately led to a … Read more

Broken Promises: Congo’s Mystery Illness Likely Malaria, Says Locals

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Summary: A mysterious disease has killed dozens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with local authorities suggesting it could be malaria after testing 12 patients. Nine tested positive for malaria, but the poor quality of samples necessitates further investigation to confirm an outbreak. Earlier, WHO Director-General, Ghebreyesus, mentioned that some patients had tested positive … Read more

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