Author: Ammren

AMMREN Ghana Empowers Media to Advance Universal Health Coverage
In October 2024, a transformative workshop organized by the African Media and Malaria Research Network in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service brought together media professionals, healthcare practitioners, and community health advocates to explore the critical role of the media in driving Ghana’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda. The Power […]

Scientists Make Significant Advances in Stopping Malaria Transmission
Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in many developing regions worldwide. This disease, transmitted by female mosquitoes, is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which invades the liver and red blood cells. In 2022 alone, malaria was responsible for approximately 608,000 deaths, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Recent […]

Malaria Outbreak in Southern Algeria, a Growing Health Crisis Alongside Diphtheria
Since late September 2024, southern Algeria has been grappling with a severe malaria outbreak, particularly impacting the wilayas of In Guezzam and Bordj Badji Mokhtar, which were previously part of Tamanrasset Province. Following heavy rains in September, stagnant water has created perfect breeding conditions for mosquitoes, resulting in a dramatic […]