Rwanda: African Institute for Mathematical Sciences to Roll Out Master's, PhD Programmes in Malaria Modelling
[New Times] The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences-Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS NEI) and the Malaria Modelling for Sustainable Public Health Policies in Africa (MaModAfrica) consortium through funding by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is set to roll out Master's and PhD programmes in malaria modelling in September and October 2023, respectively. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - May 4, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Kenya: Beyond the Numbers - the Real-World Impact of the Malaria Vaccine in Kenya
[Africa Renewal] Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - May 4, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Malawi: Health Workers Tout Routine Vaccination Programme As Game-Changer in Malaria Fight
[Nyasa Times] Health workers in Machinga have described the ongoing Malaria Vaccination Programme as a game-changer in the fight against malaria in the district. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Gambia: U.S Extends Anti-Malaria Support to Gambia
[The Point] To mark World Malaria Day, U.S. President Joseph Biden announced that the U.S. President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) will form a partnership with The Gambia as part of the effort to eliminate malaria around the world. This announcement, which also included Burundi and Togo, will increase the number of PMI partner countries to 30, with 27 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and three in Southeast Asia. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 28, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Rwanda: Rwandans Urged to Keep Up Fight Against Malaria
[New Times] As Rwanda joined the world to mark World Malaria Day on Tuesday, April 25, Rwandans were asked to keep up the fight against malaria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Global Partnerships Saved 11.7m People From Malaria Deaths - Dangote
[Premium Times] "More than ever, we must collaborate to ensure that no child or person dies of malaria...," he said. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Malawi: Malawi Govt Unveils Malaria Communication Strategy
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Government on Tuesday unveiled the first-ever Malaria Communication Strategy, which seeks to help in making follow ups on how the districts are responding to the fight and prevention of the disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Dangote Advocates Global Joint Action to End Malaria Scourge
[Leadership] As the World Malaria Day is marked globally, president of Dangote Group and United Nations' Malaria Ambassador for Nigeria, Aliko Dangote has called for joint actions by all stakeholders globally if the collective goal of the disease elimination by 2030 is to be achieved. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 55m Malaria Cases, 90,000 Death Annually - Federal Govt
[Leadership] Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that Nigeria records 55million cases of malaria and about 90,000 malaria-related deaths annually. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ghana: Ghana Marks World Malaria Day in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] Continued investment and transformative innovations are critical to realising the malaria elimination goal of Ghana, the Chief of Staff, Mrs FremaAkosuaOseiOpare has said. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ghana: Mobilise Internal Resources to Eliminate Malaria
[Ghanaian Times] World Health Organisation (WHO) member states, during the World Health Assembly of 2007, adopted April 25 to celebrate it as World Malaria Day to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for malaria prevention and control. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ghana: Malaria Prevalence in Children Declines By a Third in Eight Years.
[GhanaToday] Findings from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) has shown that the prevalence of malaria in children has declined over the past eight years, falling by more than a third from 26.7 percent in 2014 to 8.6 percent in 2022. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Tanzania: PM Majaliwa Issues Directives to Intensify Malaria Fight
[Daily News] PRIME Minister Kassim Majaliwa has issued several directives aimed at intensifying fight against Malaria in the country. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 26, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Liberia: Tuesday Is 'World Malaria Day'
[New Dawn] President Weah proclaims (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Malawi: Malawi Vaccinates 1.5 Million Children Against Malaria
[Nyasa Times] Officials from ministry of Health say nearly 1.5 million under five children have received at least one dose of the malaria vaccine in the country since 2019. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
