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Malaria Treatment Could Improve in Children

An analysis of patients from across the malaria endemic world suggests that a key antimalarial treatment could be improved by better dosing in young children.

Nigeria: Malaria - FG Distributes 57.7 Million Bed Nets in Four Years - Official

The Federal Government says it has distributed 57.7 million insecticide treated bed nets between 2009 and 2013 as part of efforts to combat Malaria in the country.

The Head, Demand Creation Work-Stream, National Malaria Control Programme, Mr Ene Eyo, said this at an interactive session with newsmen on Thursday in Sokoto.

Zambia's Drive for No More Malaria

So far this year, Zambia has spent US$24 million on malaria control. Because of its commitment to battling the disease, Zambia was chosen to host the pilot project of the Power of One campaign promoted by the NGO Malaria No More.

The goal is to deliver three million malaria tests and treatments in the country for children under five by 2015.

Cameroon: Behind Malaria Prevalence in North Cameroon

Yaounde -Warmer weather, low bed nets use and heavy rains have been blamed for a recent upsurge in malaria in northern Cameroon, but public health in this region has also been undermined by weak medical services and widespread poverty.

Ghana: Fake Malaria Drug On the Market - FDA Warns

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is warning the general public, particularly hospitals, clinics, pharmacies and other health facilities, about the presence of a fake anti-malarial medicine on the Ghanaian market - Quinine Sulphate Tablets (300mg).

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