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World Malaria Day 2026 Calls Attention to Global Fight Against Disease With Emphasis In Africa

April 25 marks World Malaria Day, a global observance dedicated to renewing focus on the fight against malaria, a mosquito-borne disease that remains preventable yet still devastat...

Malaria Fight Gets 2035 Deadline in West Africa

West African nations have taken a decisive step in the battle against malaria, approving a far-reaching regional plan aimed at wiping out the disease by 2035. The strategy sets bol...

Africa: Strengthening Malaria Prevention Efforts in the Sahel #WorldMalariaDay

[allAfrica] Malaria, spread by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest yet preventable diseases in the world. In 2024, it was estimated to claim about 610,000 lives,...

World Malaria Day: Nigeria pledges renewed push, urges collaboration

She called for strengthened prevention efforts and expanded access to life-saving interventions, stressing that vulnerable communities must not be left behind The post World Malari...

World Malaria Day: Rawalpindi intensifies malaria surveillance ?

Africa: 'We Are at a Critical Point in the Fight Against Malaria' #WorldMalariaDay

[allAfrica] Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has described the rollout of malaria vaccines across Africa as the fastest in its history, signalling a critical moment in the fight against...

World Pest Day theme announced: Defending health across borders

The GPMC announced the theme for World Pest Day 2026: Defending Health Across Borders: The Global Power of Pest Management. <p>The post World Pest Day theme announced: Defend...

Malaria: Kano govt plans total elimination of mosquitoes

Dr. Labaran Yusuf who hinted that mosquito bite remains the major cause of malaria, also appealed to residents to always apply preventive measures towards ensuring that mosquitoes...

MSF Treats 26,000 Malnourished Children Amid Malaria Surge in Katsina

Francis Sardauna in Katsina As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has revealed that no fewer than 26,000

Dangote Pushes for Increased Investment to End Malaria in Africa

The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Council, Aliko Dangote, has called for intensified collaboration between governments and the private sector to eliminate mala...

Parasite mapping boosts Tanzania’s 2030 malaria plan

Tanzania’s ambition to eliminate malaria by 2030 has received a major scientific boost following new research that has identified and mapped different malaria parasite types across...

Africa: WHO Calls for Action - 'Together for Health. Stand With Science.' to Mark World Health Day

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better h...

World Press Freedom Day, 2026

On May 3rd, the world marks World Press Freedom Day – a United Nations observance dedicated to the fundamental principles of press freedom. Read the full story, “World Press Freedo...

Uganda: Uganda Intensifies Fight Against Malaria With Distribution of 25.8 Million Nets

[Nile Post] Uganda has stepped up its fight against malaria with the rollout of 25.8 million mosquito nets under a nationwide distribution campaign aimed at reducing infections and...

Why it is Time to Rewrite Africa’s Malaria Story

NEW YORK, May 7 (IPS) - If you woke up with severe fever, would you stay home from work? What if the choice meant losing a week’s wages, or deciding if you could afford the trip t...

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‘Uitroeien malaria is geen droom meer’: WHO keurt eerste medicijn voor baby’s goed

Het eerste malariamedicijn dat specifiek is ontwikkeld voor pasgeborenen en jonge baby’s met een gewicht tussen 2 en 5 kilo, is officieel goedgekeurd. Dat meldt de Wereldgezondheid...

Uganda starts distribution of 4.5m mosquito nets to fight malaria

Uganda on Tuesday began distributing 4.5 million mosquito nets across the eastern part of the country, as part of renewed efforts to combat malaria, reported Xinhua. Emmanuel Ain...

WHO, Africa CDC warn of widening malaria funding gap in Africa

The webinar explored how Primary Health Care (PHC) transformation could accelerate malaria control and elimination in Africa. The post WHO, Africa CDC warn of widening malaria fund...

Lack of Political will, poor funding driving malaria challenges in Nigeria- Expert

A public health parasitologist, Prof Dennis Aribodor has called for the right investment by all tiers of government in Nigeria towards malaria control and eventual elimination in t...

National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day 2026

This #NYHAAD, Friday, April 10, urges young people, health care workers and policymakers to prioritize HIV awareness and equitable care.

ICAR-DFR, Pune celebrates World Bee Day 2026

The ICAR–Directorate of Floricultural Research (ICAR-DFR), Pune, Maharashtra, organized the World Bee Day 2026 Celebrations on 20 May 2026 through Zoom under the theme "Bee Togethe...

Aid Cuts Trigger Deadly Malaria Resurgence in Zimbabwe, Cases Nearly Double

Zimbabwe is experiencing a sharp resurgence of malaria, with over 65,000 cases and 174 deaths recorded by mid-April this year, nearly double the figures reported during the same pe...

WHO calls for action: “Together for health. Stand with science.” to mark World Health Day

The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health,...