Tag: malaria
African Health Leaders and Global Allies Unite on Antimalarial Drug Resistance
On May 20, 2025, African health leaders and global partners gathered at the 78th World Health Assembly to confront the rising threat of antimalarial drug resistance. With Africa accounting for 95% of global malaria cases, the emergence of artemisinin resistance in countries like Eritrea, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania is alarming. […]
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 […]
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.