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Africa: The Warning Lights Are On for Malaria Medicines in Africa
The Conversation Africa, 10 December 2021
Reports of sporadic resistance to modern malaria drugs have begun appearing in recent years, and are now confirmed in Rwanda and Uganda. The Conversation Africa's Ina Skosana asked… Read more »
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Africa: Half the World's People Could Be At Greater Risk of Malaria If Control Efforts Do Not Improve
The Conversation Africa, 8 December 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on international malaria control and elimination efforts. According to the latest World Malaria Report, there were an… Read more »
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Africa: WHO Report Says Covid Contributed to 69,000 Malaria Deaths But 'Doomsday Scenario' Averted
UN News, 6 December 2021
Disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in considerable increases in malaria cases and deaths between 2019 and 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. Read more »
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Africa: WHO Welcomes Historic Decision By Gavi to Fund the First Malaria Vaccine
WHO, 6 December 2021
WHO welcomes the historic decision by the Gavi Alliance Board to invest in the first malaria vaccine programme. The decision secures investment in the long-awaited malaria vaccine… Read more »
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Africa: More Malaria Cases and Deaths in 2020 Linked to Covid-19 Disruptions
WHO, 6 December 2021
Worst case scenario averted, but urgent action needed to meet global malaria targets Read more »