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Ghana, others celebrate China’s malaria feat
The Programme Manager of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), Dr Keziah Malm, has lauded China for eliminating malaria from that country. She said Ghana was also on course to eliminate the disease, hopefully by 2030. Dr Malm, who was responding to questions posed by the Daily Graphic on how […]
From 30 million cases to zero: China is certified malaria-free by WHO
30 June 2021 – Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO – a notable feat for a country that reported 30 million cases of the disease annually in the 1940s. “Today we congratulate the people of China on ridding the country of malaria,” said […]
One World Media hosts short docs forum [Worldwide]
Filmmakers of short documentaries with new and original narratives can apply for this program. One World Media is organizing the Global Short Docs Forum online in October and November. Twelve filmmakers will be selected to attend a series of online workshops, mentoring and one-to-one pitches with representatives of online platforms. Applicants must submit […]
Expert calls for active community participation to help eradicate malaria
The Director of the Centre for Malaria Research, Institute of Health Research at the University of Health and Science, Prof Evelyn Korkor Ansah, has called on Ghanaians to change their mindset and attitudes towards malaria. According to her, there is a need for the citizenry to actively participate in interventions […]
TEN FACTS ABOUT MALARIA
Nearly half of the world’s population (40%) – approximately 3 billion people – is at risk of contracting malaria. Malaria is spread to humans through bites from mosquitoes infected with a parasite. In 2019, there were an estimated 229 million cases of malaria causing over 400,000 malaria-related deaths. Africa is home to 92% of malaria cases and 93% of malaria-related deaths. Malaria […]
Severe Malaria Criteria, Features & Definition
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called “malaria vectors.” There are 5 parasite species that cause […]
Ghana Malaria facts
Malaria is endemic and perennial in Ghana, with pronounced seasonal variations in the northern part of the country. The length of malaria transmission varies by geographic region, depending on the length of the dry season (December–March), during which there is little transmission.[1] There are two major transmission patterns [1] A […]
Center for Investigative Journalism summer course [Worldwide]
Freelance journalists, staff writers and media organizations around the world can attend this online course. As part of the #CIJSummer Investigative Journalism Conference 2021, the Centre for Investigative Journalism is hosting a four-part course on the Story-Based Inquiry method, which has been successfully used by thousands of journalists, academics and NGO researchers. The sessions are: from […]
Children with asymptomatic malaria a ‘hidden risk’ to disease control efforts
The role of people infected with malaria without showing symptoms presents a hidden risk to efforts to control the disease after they were found to be responsible for most infections in mosquitoes, according to a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Researchers from the Infectious Diseases Research Collaboration (IDRC), London […]