The Latest Breaking News from Malaria

The number of holidaymakers from the UK who caught malaria last year is at its highest level since 2001

The national blood deficit is most pressing in places like Turkana, where malaria, anaemia and violence make heavy demands on transfusion services – and doctors are pinning their hopes on innovation

Changing the mixture of insecticide used in the netting has proved effective in fight against the disease that killed 600,000 in 2022

The world's largest vaccine manufacturer in India will begin distributing a new malaria vaccine in Africa starting in May. The disease kills more than 600,000 people each year, 95 percent of whom are in Africa and mostly children. Separately, another solution known as gene drive is being considered to combat…

Serum Institute, renowned for COVID-19 vaccines, now focusing on developing malaria and dengue vaccines to combat global health challenges.

"Health and Sovereignty" was the theme. "Medical sovereignty is one of the multifaceted parts of sovereignty and Russia wants to help African countries advance it," he said in French to the Burkina24 network at the conference, where some wore stickers of the Russian and Burkina Faso flags.

You might be surprised to know that the diminutive mosquito reigns as the deadliest creature on the planet, taking 780,000 lives each year.

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was playing through malaria at the Africa Cup of Nations, Mali coach Eric Chelle has revealed

Scientists say gene-editing technology may eradicate a mosquito in the U.S. that spreads dengue and other diseases. Concerns remain about the possible environmental impact of bioengineered mosquitoes.

A new malaria vaccine came to Cameroon this week and will be introduced in 20 additional countries. Experts stress that it's not a magic bullet. But they say it's a game-changer — with a bonus.

Another 19 African countries have plans to join the programme – bringing ‘more than just hope’ to a continent that suffers the vast majority of malaria deaths