Malaria
New research published in the Open Research Africa journal has shown that the prevalence of malaria in children under 5 years in Anambra State, Nigeria, is declining. However, the sustained transmission of malaria threatens to reverse this decline, particularly during the rainy transmission season. Researchers from Nnamdi Azikiwe University conducted
Disease transmission
Scientists have investigated the effects of climate change on malaria transmission dynamics in India, predicting a decrease in Entomological Inoculation Rate (EIR) values by up to 30% in most regions by the end of the century due to rising temperatures and rainfall. This study used the VECTRI model, a vector-borne
Malaria
Researchers at the Ifakara Health Institute have reported new data on malaria surveillance methods, highlighting the need for new technologies and approaches to collect data and design control tools. The study utilized digital technologies, including the HumBug acoustic sensor and the MozzWear app, to detect and identify host-seeking mosquitoes. A
Artemisinin
A recent study published in Malaria Journal has highlighted the growing threat of emerging artemisinin partial resistance to the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. For over two decades, Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) has been the first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria in the region. However, researchers from Strathmore University
Malaria
A recent trial conducted in Uganda demonstrated the efficacy of using permethrin-treated baby wraps to prevent clinical malaria in children aged 6 to 18 months. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, involved 400 mother-child pairs who were randomly assigned to use either permethrin-treated wraps or sham-treated
Cancer prevention
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine have developed a codesign approach to design country-specific models of perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in four African countries. This collaborative process involved stakeholders from national and subnational malaria, immunization, and child health programs, as well as international development partners and
Dengue fever
The Sindh government, concerned about the rising cases of dengue and malaria in the province, has issued directives to launch a campaign to deal with the situation. Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, the provincial minister for health, has ordered intensified spraying, fogging, and awareness campaigns across districts. According to the provincial
Dengue fever
The Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh chief, Kashif Saeed Sheikh, has criticized the provincial government for its incompetence and negligence in controlling dengue cases, which have risen by over 50% in recent months. Speaking at an inauguration ceremony, Sheikh expressed concern over the public health crisis and demanded immediate action to address the
Malaria
Peshawar witnessed an event on World Malaria Day, with various partner organizations, public health experts, faculty members, and students coming together to discuss the prevention and control of the deadly disease. The event, held at Khyber Medical University, focused on raising awareness about malaria, its treatment, and prevention. The speakers
Disease eradication
The Ghanaian government, led by the Ministry of Health, is calling on the private sector to partner in the fight against malaria. Health Minister Kwabena Minta Akandoh emphasized the importance of evidence-based interventions and innovative approaches to build on the country's success in reducing malaria cases. He urged
Malaria
The Ministry of Health in Indonesia has stated its goal to conduct 8 million malaria tests to identify 1.1 million cases of malaria in the country, as estimated by the World Health Organization (WHO). The increase in malaria cases is concerning, with 543,965 cases reported in 2024, a
Disease eradication
The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has emphasized that with concerted efforts, malaria can be defeated. He urged revitalized efforts to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination, highlighting the importance of strong political commitment, sustained investment, multisectoral action, and community engagement. Despite significant gains, malaria
