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Namibia: Namibia Pursues Malaria Elimination
allAfrica, 25 April 2019
Namibia was not on the list of six African countries identified by the World Health Organization as having the potential to become malaria-free within the next two years. Read more »
'Zero Malaria Starts With Me' on #WorldMalariaDay
This World Malaria Day, the World Health Organisation and partner organisations are promoting a "Zero malaria starts with me" campaign that aims to keep the disease high on the political agenda, mobilise additional resources, and empower communities to take ownership of malaria prevention and care. World Malaria Day is celebrated annually on April 25th.
In Timanguene, Mozambique, workers with a non-profit health research centre go door to door carrying out activities to prevent malaria and reduce transmission of this mosquito-borne disease. (file photo).
A Namibian mother brought her apprehensive child for malaria testing at a mobile clinic along the border with Angola - part of Namibia's campaign to reach zero malaria by 2020. He tested negative.
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Africa: To Achieve a Malaria-Free World, We Need Lifesaving Tools to Reach Everyone
allAfrica, 25 April 2019
As a doctor, I have seen the devastating toll of malaria firsthand. Working as a physician in my home country of Cameroon, I’ve been shocked watching once-healthy patients… Read more »
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Tanzania: Roaring Success As Malaria Deaths Drop By 70%
Daily News, 28 April 2019
Deaths caused by malaria are down by 68.3 per cent, thanks to the government's dedicated efforts in tackling the disease. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Records 60 Percent Decline in Malaria Deaths
New Zimbabwe, 25 April 2019
MALARIA deaths have sharply declined in Zimbabwe with 192 deaths recorded in 2018, down from 518 recorded the year before, Health and Child Care ministry has revealed. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Malaria Cases 25% Up in Manicaland After Cyclone Idai
263Chat, 25 April 2019
Manicaland province has recorded an upsurge in Malaria cases this year largely due to the Cyclone Idai which left behind an increased number of pools with stagnant water- a… Read more »
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Africa: As a Malian, the Slogan 'Zero Malaria Starts With Me' Has Special Meaning
The Conversation Africa, 24 April 2019
For the millions worldwide living with the daily reality of malaria, bringing an end to this awful disease can feel like a distant dream. Read more »
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Zambia: End Malaria Council Launched in Zambia
Macepa, 2 April 2019
The first ever country-level End Malaria Council was launched this month by the Government of the Republic of Zambia. The President, Edgar Lungu, officially convened the EMC and… Read more »
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8 April 2019
Finding a New Way to Fight Malaria
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allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo spoke with Gérard Niyondiko, an engineer and a social entrepreneur who studied chemistry. He is the co-founder of ... see more »
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Africa: Heading to a Region With Malaria? Some Simple Steps to Keep You Safe
The Conversation Africa, 24 April 2019
Every death from malaria is a tragedy. But many infections can be prevented. This is particularly true for holidaymakers, travellers, or people visiting their families in malaria… Read more »
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Tanzania: Malaria Fight - Why People-Centred Campaigns May Indeed Pay Off Well
Citizen, 22 April 2019
If good health systems are put in place, enough funding for prevention is guaranteed and leaders are fully committed, then the war on malaria is bound to be won. Read more »
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South Africa: How Higher Temperatures and Pollution Are Affecting Mosquitoes
The Conversation Africa, 22 April 2019
In 2017, malaria killed 435 000 people around the world. The vast majority of these deaths - 403 000 - were on the African continent. Most malaria cases are in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more »
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Some 360,000 children a year in three African countries are to receive a powerful anti-malaria drug as part of a pilot project to help reduce the incidence of the ... Read more »
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The government is set to roll out a malaria vaccine in children under the age of five from April 23, 2019. John Sande, an official at the National Malaria Control Programme, has ... Read more »
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A powerful international coalition of civil society organisations launches a new campaign in London today to fight back against the threatened resurgence of malaria. The organ Read more »
