Nigeria: Nigeria Has Africa's Highest Malaria Death Rate - Progress Is Being Made, but It's Not Enough
[The Conversation Africa] Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted to humans by the female Anopheles mosquito. Nearly half of the world's population is at risk of the disease. In 2021, for instance, around 247 million cases of malaria were reported and about 619,000 people died. Four African countries accounted for just over half of all malaria deaths worldwide: Nigeria (31.3%), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (12.6%), Tanzania (4.1%) (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Africa: Hope Is On the Horizon for a Malaria-Free Africa
[The Conversation Africa] Sub-Saharan Africa is disproportionally affected by malaria. The region accounts for 95% of the world's malaria cases. The disease kills an African child every 60 seconds. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Africa: The Last Mile to Malaria Elimination - Confronting Gender Inequalities & Power Dynamics
[IPS] Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia -- For centuries, malaria has remained one of the deadliest diseases, inflicting great suffering on families and perpetuating the cycle of poverty in many communities and nations. The African region currently accounts for 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths globally, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Uganda: It's Not All About Money, Plant Mosquito Repellents, Clear Bushes At Home to Avoid Malaria, Tayebwa Urges Ugandans
[Nile Post] The Deputy Speaker of Parliament has asked Ugandans to banish mosquitoes with plant repellents and clearing bushes around their homes. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 24, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Malaria Vaccine - What to Know About Life-Changing R21
[Premium Times] It is reported that the 2021 results from the Phase-IIb trial reported that R21/Matrix-M demonstrated high-level efficacy of 77 per cent. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Hope Rises for Nigerian Children As Federal Govt Okays Oxford Malaria Vaccine
[Leadership] The provisional approval for R21/Matrix malaria vaccine by the federal government has raised hope in Nigeria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Hope for Millions As Nigeria Approves Malaria Vaccine
[Premium Times] Similar to Ghana, Mrs Adeyeye said the vaccine is indicated for the prevention of malaria in children from 5 months to 36 months of age. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Nigeria Approves Malaria Vaccine
[This Day] Abuja -- National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has granted registration approval for R21 Malaria Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Nigeria: Federal Govt Grants Provisional Approval for Oxford Malaria Vaccine
[Leadership] The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional approval for the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Uganda: Vaccine Against Malaria in Children Gets Approval
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Ghana on April 13 became the first country to approve public usage of a new experimental vaccine for children to protect them from malaria. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ghana: Ghana First to Approve Oxford's 'World Changer' Malaria Vaccine
[VOA] Accra -- Ghana has become the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine described as a "world changer" by scientists who developed it at the University of Oxford. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Africa: Vulnerable Countries Need Action On Loss and Damage Today and Not At COPs to Come #AfricaClimateHope
[IPS] Bulawayo -- In March 2023, more than 600 people died in Malawi after Tropical Cyclone Freddy dumped heavy rain, flooding the southern part of the country, displacing over half a million people, and damaging property and livelihoods. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 14, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Sudan: Malaria Outbreak Continues
[Dabanga] Toker / Khartoum -- In Toker, Red Sea state, 80 cases of malaria infections were reported within a week. Four people died. The Ministry of Health in Khartoum has stressed the need for urgent action to control the increase of malaria infections in the city. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Ghana: Ghana Becomes First Country to Approve 'World-Changer' Malaria Vaccine
[Vanguard] Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a "world-changer" by the scientists who developed it. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Uganda: Private Sector Players Urged to Join Anti-Malaria Fight
[Nile Post] With Malaria still a major public health concern in Uganda the public sector has been urged to join the fight against the disease. (Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria)
Source: AllAfrica News: Malaria - April 4, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
