Tigray Region Reports a Surge in Malaria Cases, With 17,000 Weekly Infections Recorded Amid Healthcare Disruptions
Addis Standard
The Tigray Regional Health Bureau has reported an alarming surge in malaria cases, with 17,000 new infections recorded weekly over the past two weeks and 13 related deaths… Read more »
Namibia Records 28 Malaria Deaths in 2024
New Era
The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the… Read more »
Community Health Workers Lead Zim's Fight Against Malaria
The Herald
Deep in rural Zimbabwe, where healthcare facilities are less accessible and information is limited, community health workers are waging a quiet war against malaria. Read more »
Collective Regional Effort Needed to End Malaria
The Herald
The quest to eliminate malaria has long been central to public health initiatives across Africa, particularly within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Read more »
Integrated HIV, TB and Malaria Care Supports Mothers-to-Be and Newborns in Kenya
Global Fund
Catherine Nyiva's first pregnancy was difficult. She didn't know what to expect. Read more »
Alarming Spike in Admissions of Children With Malaria At Aweil State Hospital
MSF
An alarming number of children suffering from severe malaria have been admitted to Aweil state hospital, where Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) runs the paediatric and… Read more »
New Guidance Sets Path to Strengthen AMR Surveillance [press release]
Africa CDC
With antimicrobial resistance (AMR) now a leading threat to public health in Africa--causing more fatalities than HIV, TB, and malaria combined--a new surveillance guidance… Read more »
186,000 Malaria Vaccines Roll Out in Sudan
Dabanga
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Global Vaccine Alliance (Gavi) launched the… Read more »
Sudan Rolls Out First Malaria Vaccines [press release]
United Nations in Sudan
Port Sudan, Sudan - The Federal Ministry of Health, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO) and Gavi, the Vaccine… Read more »
Mosquito Season in Southern Africa - Tonic Water and Vitamins Won't Protect You but Knowing Where the Hotspots Are Will [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
While the emergence of colourful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying part of the season. Read more »
Democratic Republic of the Congo Launches Malaria Vaccine Into Routine Immunisation
GAVI
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached a major public health milestone by successfully integrating the malaria vaccine into its national routine immunization… Read more »
Bringing Research to Life - From Hypotheses to Policies [blog]
Malaria Consortium
At Malaria Consortium, we want our research to make a difference. It's why attending international conferences such as the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical… Read more »
Chad Introduces Malaria Vaccine in Triple-Vaccine Rollout for Children
WHO-AFRO
Chad today kicked off an ambitious triple vaccine rollout, including the R21 malaria vaccine, marking a significant step forward in its efforts to safeguard the health and… Read more »
Chad Launches Vaccination Against Malaria, Pneumococcal Disease and Rotavirus Diarrhea
GAVI
Chad has launched three vital new vaccines in its Expanded Programme on Immunization. These are vaccines against malaria, pneumococcal infections and rotavirus diarrhea, making… Read more »
Anti-Malarial Drug Resistance Is Making Malaria Normal Again [analysis]
African Arguments
As Egypt is certified malaria-free, the parasite is developing resistance to treatments, costing the continent $127 billion in lost GDP by 2030, 600,000 lives a year and,… Read more »
