March 31
Nigeria: Religious, Traditional Leaders to Play Key Role in Eradicating Malaria, Says Acomin
This Day
As Nigeria seeks better ways to address the malaria scourge, the Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN), a key player in the malaria elimination… Read more »
March 28
Uganda: Ex-VP Kazibwe Launches Malaria Eradication Drive in Busoga
Nile Post
The Busoga Malaria Eradication Project, spearheaded by Kazibwe in partnership with the Busoga Health Forum, aims to combat the disease through mass screening, treatment, and… Read more »
March 27
Africa: Fighting Malaria in Children - Why a One-Size-Fits-All Approach Isn't Enough
Malaria Consortium
Recently published in the journal Frontiers, a new paper explores the state-of-play for interventions to reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality among children in Africa. Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Designates 549 Health Facilities for Free Malaria Treatment
Premium Times
Nnenna Ogbulafor, a medical doctor and national coordinator of the Malaria Elimination Programme, stated that malaria continued to be a significant burden, particularly on… Read more »
March 19
Nigeria: Abuja Administration Begins Distribution of Free Malaria Drugs, Kits
Premium Times
"If we can eliminate mosquitoes, we can eliminate malaria." Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Allocates N700bn to Tackle HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Premium Times
This development comes amid the recent halt of US financial support for developing countries, including Nigeria, which has raised concerns about sustaining critical health… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria Vaccination Gains Momentum As WHO Targets 25 Countries By 2025
Premium Times
He, however, raised concerns over the risks posed by recent cuts to US funding for global health initiatives Read more »
March 17
Uganda: Uganda Rolls Out Historic Malaria Vaccine to Combat Deadly Disease
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health is set to launch the nationwide rollout of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine, a historic breakthrough after more than three decades of global efforts to… Read more »
Burundi: Burundi Introduces Malaria Vaccine Into Routine Immunization [press release]
GAVI
Led by the Ministry of Health and with the support of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and Dalberg, Burundi has today introduced the… Read more »
Uganda: Health Ministry Engages Cultural Institutions On Malaria Vaccination
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has engage cultural institutions around the country in a bid to rally masses toward Malaria vaccination. Read more »
March 16
Namibia: Namibian Innovator Introduces Cost-Effective Omwe Solution Amid Malaria Outbreak
Namibian
As Namibia continues to fight the growing malaria outbreak, local entrepreneur Urbano Shetunyenga (28) has introduced Omwe, a new insecticide paper aimed at providing an affordable… Read more »
March 13
Kenya: Kenya's Delayed R21 Malaria Vaccine Rollout - A Costly Gamble [guest column]
allAfrica
Malaria remains one of Kenya's greatest public health challenges, with children under five bearing the heaviest burden. The country has been at the forefront of malaria vaccine… Read more »
March 10
Africa: Ending Aids, Malaria and TB Is an Urgent Imperative
Global Fund
Ending AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis (TB) is within reach. But the gains we have made against these diseases over the last two decades, the lives saved, the health and community… Read more »
March 09
Kenya: Ministry of Health to Roll Out Second Round of Antimalarial Drugs in Turkana From June
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to administer a second round of Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) in Turkana County starting in June 2025. Read more »
