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Africa:
Malaria Deaths Can be Eradicated - UN Envoy
UN, 25 April 2012
Efforts to combat malaria in Africa are bearing fruit with 11 countries where the disease is endemic reporting a 50 per cent decline in mortality as a result of a global initiative… Read more »
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Africa:
'Massive Scale-Up' On Malaria Reduces Child Deaths
State Department, 24 April 2012
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will recognize World Malaria Day April 25 by presenting the U.S. Congress with a report documenting substantial progress in… Read more »
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Africa:
U.S. Government Releases Sixth Annual Malaria Report
USAID, 24 April 2012
Each year, World Malaria Day is observed to call attention to the disease and to mobilize action to combat it. On this occasion, the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), led by… Read more »
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Africa:
World Malaria Day: Patient and MSF Staff Stories
MSF, 25 April 2012
Pregnant with malaria Read more »
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Nigeria:
Driving for Universal Bed-Net Coverage
IFRC, 24 April 2012
After the first flood of the summer rainy season, most of the roads become impassable for long periods of time. In Cross River State, the dirt road into Bazohure village seems… Read more »
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Africa:
Malaria - Fact Sheet
WHO, 24 April 2012
Key facts Read more »
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Africa:
Malaria Fact Sheet and Price List
MSF, 25 April 2012
What is Malaria? Read more »
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Africa:
Get Ahead of the Competition! Enter AllAfrica's "Caught in the Net" Contest Early
allAfrica, 11 May 2012
AllAfrica wants to show the world where and how bed nets are being put to good use. Next month we will launch a photo competition and announce judging procedures and prizes.… Read more »
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Liberia:
A New Bed Net Protects a New Life
IFRC, 24 April 2012
We are on the outskirts of Zwedru in south-eastern Liberia. After a few minutes' drive, we arrive in Sarah's village. Sarah is 18, but looks 13. When we arrive, Sarah is busy… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Massive Malaria Surge Requires Urgent Response
MSF, 25 April 2012
A massive increase in malaria cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is overwhelming existing treatment capacity, demanding a comprehensive and stepped-up response, the… Read more »
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Namibia:
Country to Commemorate World Malaria Day
New Era, 24 April 2012
Namibia will join the rest of the world in commemorating World Malaria Day under the theme 'Sustain Gains. Save Lives. Invest in Malaria.' on April 25. Read more »
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Angola:
WHO for Stronger Action Against Malaria
ANGOP, 23 April 2012
The World Health Organisation (WHO) regional director for Africa, Luis Gomes Sambo, Sunday in Luanda spoke of the urgent need for a fairer investment in the fight against malaria… Read more »
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Africa:
Global Fund's No-Go Decisions for Grant Renewals Are On the Rise
GFO, 20 April 2012
Since mid-2010, the Board of the Global Fund has declined to approve requests for renewal funding for 10 grants. Read more »
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Kenya:
Strict Malaria Drug Dispensing Rules Out
Capital FM, 19 April 2012
Anti-malarial drugs will soon be prescribed only after complete diagnosis is done on a patient, the government announced on Thursday. Read more »