AMMREN Blog
Enugu State Government Cracks Down on Illegal Charges for Malaria Treatment
In a bold move to combat malaria and ensure healthcare accessibility, the Enugu State Government has issued a strict warning against any healthcare facility charging residents for malaria testing or treatment over the next two years. The announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, during […]
The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship
Program The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is offering the Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship, a six-month program designed for women journalists who focus on human rights and social justice. Named in honor of Elizabeth Neuffer, a Boston Globe correspondent and 1998 IWMF Courage in Journalism Award winner who was killed in […]
Addressing Inequities in the Global Fight Against Malaria: Insights from the WHO World Malaria Report 2024
Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its World Malaria Report 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the global progress and challenges in combating malaria. This year’s report, titled Addressing Inequity in the Global Malaria Response, underscores the urgent need for a more inclusive and equitable approach to malaria […]
Oxford Study to Deliberately Infect Volunteers with Malaria to Combat Relapsing Infections
A groundbreaking new study led by the Oxford Vaccine Group aims to better understand the complexities of malaria, specifically Plasmodium vivax, a type of malaria that has the ability to remain dormant in the liver for months or even years before reactivating. This innovative research is set to provide vital […]
Malaria Likely Behind Deadly Disease Outbreak in DR Congo
Health authorities have identified malaria as the probable cause of a mysterious illness that has claimed over 80 lives in southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak, which initially puzzled medical experts, has prompted a rapid response from regional and international health organizations. The affected region, known as the Panzi […]
Malaria Vaccine Rolled Out in Nigeria
In a groundbreaking move, Nigeria, the country with the highest malaria mortality rate globally, has started rolling out a malaria vaccine for the first time. The West African nation, which accounts for almost a third of global malaria deaths annually, is set to make a significant impact on public health […]
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 […]
Côte d’Ivoire receives first life-saving malaria vaccines
Cote D’ivoire received its first malaria vaccines this week, the government announced on Saturday that Malaria kills four people every day in the country, the most of them are tiny children. The government reported that 656,600 pills have been received, which will “initially vaccinate 250,000 children aged between 0 and 23 […]
Lagos,Nigeria: Dirty drainages drive malaria, diarrhoea infections in communities
De-silting of drainages in preparation for the rainy season, over the years has, to a great extent, helped rid Lagos of mosquitoes, thereby, reducing the burden of malaria and diarrhoeal infection on an already frail healthcare system. CHIJIOKE IREMEKA writes that dirty drainage channels remain a significant factor amplifying the risk […]