September 18
Africa: Malaria Consortium Partners With Ethiopian Government to Strengthen Critical Malaria Preparedness and Response
Malaria Consortium
Increasing malaria surges in Ethiopia threaten to undo the progress that has been achieved against the disease over the past two decades. In response, the Ethiopian government has… Read more »
September 10
Africa: Antimicrobial Resistance - New Report Warns of Growing Threat
Africa CDC
A new report by Africa CDC warns that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is becoming a more significant threat to Africa than HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, with children and… Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: Deaths By Air Pollution More Than Those of Malaria, HIV Combined - Minister
Daily Trust
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has said air pollution is the second leading risk factor for premature deaths resulting in around 8.1 million… Read more »
September 05
Southern Africa: SADC Posts Positives in Malaria Fight
The Herald
SADC states are meeting in Harare to consolidate ways of eradicating malaria in the region by 2030 after registering a milestone in containing the disease over the years. Read more »
September 04
Nigeria: Flood Victims Receive Malaria Drugs in Jigawa
Daily Trust
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JSEMA) has distributed drugs to people displaced by flood in the Bulangu community, Kafin Hausa LGA to combat the ongoing malaria… Read more »
September 02
Ethiopia: WHO Reports Surge in New Malaria Cases This Year, Already Exceeding Last Year's Total
Addis Standard
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that Ethiopia experienced a concerning surge in malaria cases between January and August 2024. Read more »
August 29
Africa: Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough for Pregnant Women
Malaria Consortium
In a world first, the Sanaria PfSPZ malaria vaccine has been shown to protect expectant mothers from malaria before and during pregnancy. Read more »
August 27
Malawi: Chakwera Secures K910 Billion Global Fund Grant to Fight HIV, TB and Malaria
Nyasa Times
Malawi leader President Lazarus Chakwera has today officially launched Global Fund Grant Cycle 7 at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe with initial US$525 [about K910 billion] million… Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Govt Picks Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu to Lead Fight Against Malaria
Vanguard
The Federal Government weekend moved to reduce the scourge of malaria in Nigeria, with the choice of Africa's richest person, Aliko Dangote, astute businessman, Femi Otedola and… Read more »
August 25
Nigeria: Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu Lead Govt Efforts to Eradicate Malaria
Premium Times
Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, inaugurated the Nigeria End Malaria Council in Abuja. Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: Govt Inaugurates Pilot Study On Malaria Prevention in School-Aged Children
Vanguard
The Federal Ministry of Health has inaugurated a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in School-Aged Children (IPTsc) in Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: How Govt Can Tackle Malaria Scourge Decisively in Nigeria - Don
Premium Times
"Our habit of turning gutters into dumping sites during the wet season blocks river flow, creating stagnant water ideal for mosquito breeding. Let us stop habits that create… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria - Implement Preventive Measures Beyond Nets, Experts Urge Govt
Daily Trust
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has called on government bodies and public health stakeholders to adopt comprehensive measures against malaria, going beyond the… Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: First Nigerian Manufacturer Obtains Who Prequalification for Key Malaria Prevention Drug
UNITAID
Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (Swipha), with support from MMV and Unitaid, becomes the first Nigerian manufacturer of WHO-prequalified sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, used for preventing… Read more »
Nigeria: Swipha Bags Who Pre-Qualification for Sulfadoxine Plus Pyrimethamine Tablet to Combat Malaria in Pregnancy [press release]
Premium Times
Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where pregnant women and children under five years of age are… Read more »
August 19
Africa: Mosquitoes Use Gut Bacteria to Fight the Malaria They Transmit - Scientists Are Exploring How to Use This to End the Disease [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The months of September to May are an unfortunate season in South Africa: malaria season. The mosquito-borne disease is found in the north-eastern districts of KwaZulu-Natal,… Read more »