#Malaria

Scientists hunting for a new malaria treatment may have found a solution within a historical natural compound collection housed at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology.

The disease is uniquely dangerous for expectant mothers, making them one of the most vulnerable groups

WHO has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002.

Experimental houses with screens, rainwater systems and ventilation reduced malaria, diarrhea and infections among children in Tanzania.

The world is falling short on health targets, with progress uneven, slowing, and in some areas reversing, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report, published today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

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In Tanzania’s captial Dar es Salaam, researchers are using drone mapping to track malaria’s changing spread after years of declining cases. Nick Ferris reports

India is targeting zero indigenous malaria cases and deaths by 2027, with nationwide elimination planned by 2030

New evidence shows that malaria vaccination is significantly reducing child deaths in Africa and could have an even greater impact as programmes expand, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

Long before humans spread across the globe, a deadly disease may have quietly shaped where our ancestors lived—and even how we evolved. New research reveals that malaria didn’t just threaten early human survival; it actively pushed populations away from…

New vaccines, AI tools and next-generation drugs could transform malaria control — if backed by strong political will, funding and coordinated global leadership.

WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby means newborns can be safely treated rather than using medication for older children

The UK is driving pioneering malaria research in areas including genetic engineering, vaccines, and medicines. In Tanzania, the scientists involved tell Nick Ferris why research to tackle the disease and save lives is so important, particularly given the…

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Children living in redesigned rural homes in Tanzania were found to have fewer bouts of sickness than those in traditional huts

From Live Science: 'We can no longer ignore diseases in the deep human past': Malaria influenced early humans' migrations across Africa, study suggests

With malaria cases rising around the world and countries stepping back on aid commitments, we stand at a crossroads. Gareth Jenkins hopes the UK government protects investment in malaria research

The U.S. President's Malaria Initiative has saved millions of lives and prevented billions of cases of malaria, but progress is slowing due to the disease evolving and the need for renewed emphasis on fighting malaria through American innovation.

Planning a trip from Dubai to tropical destinations? Learn key malaria prevention tips, from repellents and bed nets to pre-travel medical consultations.