Tag: malaria
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 vaccine shows promise against relapsing form of the disease
An experimental vaccine that targets a malaria parasite behind a relapsing form of the disease has shown some promise in a small trial. Researchers tested two vaccine candidates, finding that neither had any serious safety concerns, but only one induced a substantial immune response. The parasite Plasmodium vivax is the second most common cause […]
WORLD MALARIA DAY 2022: AMMREN’S ACTIVITY
As part of AMMREN’s activities to mark World Malaria Day 2022, AMMREN embarked on a fieldtrip to the KIntampo Health Research center with journalists to enable them interact with community members, who are beneficiaries of malaria interventions.