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Amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has signed grant agreements with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for up to US$170 million from 2024-2026 to support people affected by HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria and help build resilient and sustainable systems for health. Both UNICEF and UNDP will be working in close partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health...

A recent study demonstrates that the monoclonal antibody-based vaccine L9LS is safe for children aged 6 to 10 and significantly reduces the risk of malaria infection and clinical symptoms by 70% and 77%, respectively.

Kenya’s fight against malaria is at a climate crossroads —but there is a way out

Odisha government urges Centre for immediate supply of 1.56 crore long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) to prevent rise in malaria cases and sustain efforts in reducing malaria burden. Health minister highlights efficacy of LLINs in malaria prevention and requests timely replacement by Centre.

Malaria is caused by a single-celled parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The parasite is transmitted to humans most commonly through mosquito bites. The malaria parasites enter the bloodstream and travel

Malaria continues to be a major public health problem, afflicting 36 percent of the world population in 107 tropical and sub-tropical countries.

Fatal risks from malaria transmission through blood transfusion, particularly for vulnerable cancer patients.

From DR RAHMAT DAPARI, Public Health Medicine specialist Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help. The disease is preventable and curable, but poverty

Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a new study from MIT.