Tag: malaria
Uzbekistan declared malaria-free
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says Uzbekistan’s success in becoming recognised as a malaria-free country is an “extraordinary outcome”.
Malaria affects 219 million people in 2017, kills 274,000 in 11 countries
Reductions in malaria cases have stalled after several years of decline globally, according to the new World malaria report 2018.
Namibia poised to eliminate local transmission of malaria – Report
A strategic report released by the Namibian Ministry of Health and Social Services on Tuesday has revealed that the southern…
Study reveals dogs could detect malaria by sniffing
Sniff dogs could be trained to detect malaria in people infected with the disease even if they are not showing…
Malaria: Sokoto Govt. introduces special sanitation exercise
The Sokoto State Government on Thursday in Sokoto inaugurated a special sanitation exercise to fight malaria in the state.
Malaria: Adamawa Govt claims significant reduction
The Adamawa Government says it has significantly reduced the scourge of malaria infection in the state through sensitisation, distribution of…
90% of global malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa – Official
Nearly 90 percent of all malaria cases in the world occur in sub-Saharan Africa, former Namibian Minister of Health and…
Malaria: Nigerian Govt to distribute 14.4m nets
The Federal Government says it will distribute 14.4 million Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) in four selected malaria most endemic…
Babies with high levels immune-related protein less likely to develop malaria
Babies born with high levels of an immune-related protein in their blood cells are less likely to develop malaria throughout…
“Radical cure” best treatment for common malaria – Study
Researchers on Friday said that “radical cure” is the best treatment for a type of malaria affecting 13 million people.
China on verge of eliminating malaria – Health official
China is on the verge of eliminating malaria, a senior Chinese health official told a side-gathering during the World Health…
Report on misuse of $1m AIDS, TB, Malaria funds not a new issue – Zambia
The Zambian government says an audit report released by the Global Fund on AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria was not a…
Thoughts On World Malaria Day
Perhaps more than any other disease, malaria stays in the developing world and continues to spread because of poverty. It…
Malaria: Association believes sanitation, personal hygiene can save Nigerian Govt $300m
There will not be the need for the Federal Government to commit $300 million to eliminating malaria, if the citizens…
Anambra Govt. honours 22, partners organisations to combat malaria
The Anambra Government on Thursday honoured 22 people and partner organisations for their contribution to reducing malaria scourge in the…