Malaria

NAFDAC bans popular malaria suspensions over safety concerns

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the...

African leaders seek “new era” of malaria funding after U.S. aid cut

African heads of state have called for a reset in malaria financing, warning that...

Malaria cases rose in 2023 with African children worst hit: WHO

There were around 11 million more cases of malaria in 2023 than in 2022,...

Hemp extracts show promise in battling mosquitoes

Recent research reveals that hemp leaf extracts, particularly cannabidiol (CBD), may offer a natural...

World’s first malaria vaccines rollout starts in Cameroon

Cameroon has initiated the rollout of the world's first malaria vaccine, marking a historic...

Analysis: Cape Verde shows Nigeria can be malaria-free

Cape Verde has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation...

WHO annual malaria report reveals ‘significant rise’ in Nigeria cases

Despite strides in expanding access to insecticide-treated nets and medicines to help prevent malaria...

Gates Foundation investing $40m for mRNA vaccines in Africa

The Gates Foundation announced Monday it will invest $40 million in several African drug...

Why we approved R21 malaria vaccine: WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday recommended a new vaccine, R21, for the...

WHO approves second malaria vaccine R21

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...