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Friday essay: Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it

Eight months into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, truth and science are again under attack – with global consequences. USAID, which tackled HIV, TB, malaria and child malnutrition is gone. Funding has been withdrawn from GAVI, a public–private global alliance that helps buy vaccines for the world’s…

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First malaria treatment for babies is a major step to ending the disease in Africa - biochemist

The first malaria treatment for babies and very young children of 2 months up to 5 years was approved for use by Swiss agency for therapeutic products, Swissmedic, in early July 2025. Until now, babies and very young children have been treated with medicines formulated for older children.

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Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple

Withdrawal of USAID funds threatens decades of progress, say experts, with cuts to research and shortage of mosquito nets putting thousands at risk across the country

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Heading on holiday? These are the concerning symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug

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Just back from holiday and not feeling well? Here are the symptoms you should take seriously

Summer is synonymous with adventure, with millions flocking to exotic destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines and landscapes. But what happens when the souvenir you bring back isn’t a fridge magnet or a tea towel, but a new illness?

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Hope for developing world as Swiss anti-malarial for newborns approved

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First anti-malaria drug for newborns approved

The newly approved medication is a lower-dose version of a tablet previously approved for other age groups

The Independent UK

As US abruptly ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies

Roseline Phay is a farmer in the West African nation of Liberia

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World’s first malaria treatment for newborn babies gets approval

Several African countries where malaria is widespread are expected to swiftly approve the new medicine following Swissmedic’s decision.

Euronews

‘Delay is catastrophic’: how simple solutions could save thousands of African children in comas

Analysis finds key to survival for children arriving at hospitals in an unresponsive state is a quick dose of drugs and fast specialist care

The Guardian - UK

How technology is helping African countries fight malaria from the skies

A new initiative is using AI-powered drones to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in Ghana and Sierra Leone, in a bid to prevent malaria outbreaks.

Radio France Internationale

Malaria has returned to the Torres Strait. What does this mean for mainland Australia?

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases spread by mosquitoes. Each year, hundreds of millions of people worldwide are infected and half a million people die from the disease.

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The world needs bold, equitable climate action at the 2025 G7 summit

As climate change and disrupted weather patterns impact countries around the world, leaders must act to mitigate the negative effects on public health.

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Sick ICE agents are stuck in Djibouti at risk of malaria and rocket attacks. Why won’t Trump bring them back?

DHS accuses judge of ‘stranding’ officers in east Africa while legal battle plays out over South Sudan deportations, but he never ordered them there.

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Rebel Wilson's doctors blamed her 'demented brain' from malaria when she declared she wanted to be an actress

Rebel Wilson "hallucinated" while being treated for malaria, and when she announced in the hospital she wanted to be an actress, her doctors blamed her "demented" brain.

The Guardian - UK

The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda’s children

A dangerous complication of malaria turns urine dark with blood – but only affects some young patients in rural areas and not others. Puzzled experts are trying to find out why

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GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria

A British company is producing mosquitoes that carry a ‘self-limiting’ gene that kills off female offspring, limiting the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever

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Radio France Internationale

Malaria fight under threat as US funding cuts raise fears in Africa

In 25 years, investment in the fight against malaria has prevented two billion infections and 13 million deaths, most of them in Africa, which carries nearly all of the burden of the disease. But as cases rise for a fifth year in a row and US funding is cut, experts…

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Malaria scorecard: battles have been won and advances made, but the war isn’t over

Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the brunt of malaria cases in the world. In this region 11 countries account for two-thirds of the global burden.

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Beating malaria: what can be done with shrinking funds and rising threats

Healthcare in Africa faces a perfect storm: high rates of infectious diseases like malaria and HIV, a rise in non-communicable diseases, and dwindling foreign aid.

LiveScience

Drug makes blood toxic to malaria-spreading mosquitoes

Nitisinone, a drug that is already used to treat two genetic diseases, could be repurposed to control the spread of malaria, according to new research.

The Independent UK

TV’s Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid after controversial Trump pick

Mehmet Oz has previously put forward controversial health advice including the suggestion malaria drugs were an effective cure for Covid-19

The Guardian - UK

Millions of Afghans lose access to healthcare services as USAID cuts shut clinics

Fears of surge in malnutrition, measles, malaria and polio as 206 World Health Organization facilities forced to close

Euronews

Scientists discover drug that could make human blood deadly to mosquitos in fight against malaria

"One way to stop the spread of diseases transmitted by insects is to make the blood of animals and humans toxic," according to researchers.

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