July 02
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Advisory, Task Force to Eliminate Malaria
Premium Times
The ministerial task force, the minister said, will comprise Nigeria-based stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and experience in malaria control and elimination efforts. Read more »
June 30
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Receives First Life-Saving Malaria Vaccines
RFI
Côte d'Ivoire this week received its first vaccines against malaria, a disease that kills four people a day in the country, mostly small children, the government said… Read more »
June 25
Cameroon: Improving Access to Malaria Services in Conflict-Affected Populations in Cameroon
Malaria Consortium
A recent study published in BMC Malaria Journal highlights the challenges faced by communities in accessing malaria services -- including availability and cost of services -- in… Read more »
June 24
Kenya: Kenya Signs Sh59.7bn Grants to Support HIV, Tuberculosis, Malaria
Capital FM
Kenya has signed Global Fund grants amounting to USD 407, 989, 068 (Sh59.7 billion) to support HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria interventions. Read more »
Tanzania: Embaló Urges Efforts to Eliminate Malaria
Daily News
PRESIDENT of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló and Chair of the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), has called upon African countries to prioritise malaria in their… Read more »
June 18
Ethiopia: Over $1 Billion Grant Agreement Signed to Fight TB, HIV/Aids & Malaria
ENA
Over 1 billion USD grant agreement was signed to fight Tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, and malaria in Ethiopia between Ministry of Health, Global Fund, and Country Coordinating… Read more »
June 15
Ethiopia: Malaria Deaths Rise in Oromia's West Wollega Zone, New Infections Climb Nationwide
Addis Standard
Since last week, at least 11 individuals, including children, have succumbed to malaria in the West Wollega zone of the Oromia region. Read more »
June 14
Africa: The Escalating Global Dengue Crisis - a Call for Unified Action
Malaria Consortium
Once a localised threat, dengue fever has rapidly escalated into a global health emergency, putting nearly half the world's population at risk across more than 100 countries. As… Read more »
June 06
Nigeria: Malaria 2030 - NMEP Tasks Nigerians On Behavioural Change to Achieve Target
Premium Times
According to Mr Ntadom, "human behaviour" contributes to the challenges in the fight against malaria in Nigeria. Read more »
June 05
Africa: $16bn Yearly Boost to African Economies If We Cut Malaria By 90 Percent By 2030
RBM
New research from Oxford Economics Africa, commissioned by RBM partner Malaria No More UK, reveals that getting back on track for the Sustainable Development Goal target on malaria… Read more »
Nigeria: Eradicating Malaria Could Boost African Economies By $126.9bn - Report
Vanguard
Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product, GDP, could rise by a staggering $35 billion if the UN's target to achieve a 90 percent reduction in malaria cases by 2030 is met, a new report by… Read more »