

In Kenya, the path to elimination of malaria is lined with good preventions
A broad range of preventive measures tailored to local needs have resulted in major progress against malaria – but declining resources...


Towards the world’s first malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization Regional Office for Africa (WHO/AFRO) announced today that Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi will take part in a...


WHO releases new guidance on malaria elimination
For the first time in 10 years, WHO has published new policy guidance on malaria elimination. It provides countries with a set of tools...
Malaria – Namibia: Northern regions
At least 6500 cases of malaria have been reported in the northern regions of the country, where an outbreak is currently being...


Molecule from malaria parasite attracts hungry mosquitoes
Finding explains why female mosquitoes prefer to feed on blood cells infected with malaria The Anopheles gambiae mosquito can transmit...


Malaria control improves in Africa, but global progress is off-track
WHO’s World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa have greater access to effective malaria...


Eliminating malaria in the Greater Mekong Subregion
Since 2012, countries across the Greater Mekong Subregion have reported a sharp decline in malaria cases and deaths. But the spread of...


World Health Organisation welcomes global health funding for malaria vaccine
The world’s first malaria vaccine will be rolled out in pilot projects in sub-Saharan Africa, WHO confirmed today. Funding is now secured...


Botswana: Malaria Spray Begins
Bobirwa District Health Management Team (DHMT) will on Tuesday embark on spraying houses to prevent malaria infection in Bobonong and...


Warm season brings malaria risk
People with malaria symptoms should get tested immediately. Picture: Centurion Rekord Residents in high-risk areas are urged to take...