The Latest Breaking News from Malaria

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 · Jun 14, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025

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…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Apr 25, 2025

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.

The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025

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.

LiveScience · Apr 4, 2025

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 Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

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

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2025

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.

Euronews · Mar 27, 2025