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NGO canvasses for increase in malaria funding in Niger
With the COVID-19 pandemic that has caused digression, a Non-Governmental Organization has called on the Niger State Government to increase funding for malaria interventions if it must attain improved service delivery across all Primary Healthcare Centers. Making this appeal, the State Coordinator, Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition, […]
Research on brain swelling in children with cerebral malaria reveals potential new treatment approach
Through investigating the causes of brain swelling in cerebral malaria—a devastating parasitic disease that is fatal for one in five children—scientists have found a potential new treatment approach that could be safely used to improve outcome. New international research, led by the University of Glasgow and published today in Blood […]
Global Fund Survey: Majority of HIV, TB and Malaria Programs Face Disruptions as a Result of COVID-19
The latest survey results of Global Fund-supported programs across 106 countries show widespread disruptions to HIV, TB and malaria service delivery as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting approximately three-quarters of HIV, TB and malaria programs. The results of this qualitative survey indicate challenges to HIV prevention; testing and […]
Tomocube holotomography microscopy reveals novel cholesterol membrane transport system in erythrocytes infected with fatal malaria parasite
The first study to elucidate the sequential dynamics of membrane cholesterol transport in erythrocytes infected with live Plasmodium falciparum parasites has been successfully concluded using the 3D label-free imaging capability of holotomography microscopy. Writing in Nature Scientific Reports1, the international team of authors describes using the Tomocube HT-2H holotomographic microscope […]
Togolese league top scorer Koudagba dies of malaria
One of the top strikers in the Togolese first division, Kossi Koudagba of ASC Kara, has died of malaria aged 25. Koudagba had finished top striker in Togo for two years in a row and won the league in 2019. Before he won the best striker title with the second-tier […]
Novartis halts malaria drug trial against COVID-19 amid participant shortfall
Swiss drugmaker Novartis (NOVN.S) is halting its trial of malaria drug hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) against COVID-19 after struggling to find participants, it said on Friday, as data emerged from other studies raising doubts about its efficacy. Novartis’ trial began in April and sought to test the drug in 440 hospitalized patients. […]
GHANA: The ‘coronavirus and malaria mix’ in Anlokordzi
In the ghettos of Anlokordzi in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, a middle-aged man rejoices about a mix-up in his health issues. Papavi’s happiness appears interminable, after he was diagnosed with malaria and not COVID-19. He had rushed to the Ho Municipal Hospital stealthily, presenting a history of high temperature, […]
New discovery paves way for next generation malaria vaccine
Researchers develop genetically attenuated parasite (GAP) that arrests late in the liver stage of human malaria In an unprecedented first, scientists at Seattle Children’s Research Institute have developed a genetically attenuated parasite (GAP) that arrests late in the liver stage of human malaria. Their findings published in JCI Insight pave […]
Artesunate for Injection for the Treatment of Severe Malaria
Artesunate for Injection is an antimalarial drug indicated for the initial treatment of severe malaria in adult and paediatric patients. It is the only drug in the US to treat the condition. The complete treatment course of patients with severe malaria comprises intravenous (IV) artesunate followed by an appropriate oral […]
Angola: People urged to take preventive measures against malaria
Speaking to ANGOP on the epidemic state of the province, the head of the Public Health department, Filomena Simão, called on people to drink treated water, the use of mosquito nets and regular testing for early diagnosis of the malaria disease. As prevention measures, she encouraged the elimination of water […]