The Latest Breaking News from Malaria

Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says

A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency.

Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2024

South Sudan Floods Affect 1.4 Million, Displace 379,000: UN

Devastating flooding in South Sudan is affecting around 1.4 million people, with more than 379,000 displaced, according to a United Nations update that warned about an upsurge in malaria.

International Business Times · Nov 9, 2024

Mosquito season in southern Africa: tonic water and vitamins won’t protect you, but knowing where the hotspots are will

While the emergence of colourful butterflies is a welcome sign of summer, the constant buzzing of mosquitoes is an annoying part of the season.

The Conversation · Nov 4, 2024

Europe’s medical schools to give more training on diseases linked to climate crisis

New climate network will teach trainee doctors more about heatstroke, dengue and malaria and role of global warming in health

The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2024

Top mosquito-borne illnesses that are spreading in the US

In recent years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been on rise in the US and some of these diseases can have severe complications ranging from coma, seizures to brain damage. Recently, a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in Massachusetts. The infection poses a serious death risk and is…

The Times of India · Aug 27, 2024

As Climate Warms, S. Korea Fights New Border Threat: Malarial Mosquitoes

Near the heavily fortified border that divides North and South Korea, a monitoring device is working 24-7 -- not tracking missiles or troop movements, but catching malaria-carrying mosquitoes that may cross the border.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2024

Mosquitoes use gut bacteria to fight the malaria they transmit – scientists are exploring how to use this to end the disease

The months of September to May are an unfortunate season in South Africa: malaria season. The mosquito-borne disease is found in the north-eastern districts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Genetically modified mosquitoes and malaria in Africa: top scientist shares latest advances

Every year, mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal. According to the World Malaria Report (2023), the African continent bears the brunt of the most deadly mosquito-borne disease, malaria. Africa has 94% of the cases and 95% of the deaths.

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2024

Pre-pregnancy malaria jab could help protect women and their babies, trial finds

The study included 300 woman in Mali who were considering getting pregnant in the coming year.

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Air pollution in South Africa: affordable new devices use AI to monitor hotspots in real time

Air quality has become one of the most important public health issues in Africa. Poor air quality kills more people globally every year than HIV, TB and malaria combined. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Air pollution makes people less productive because they get headaches and feel tired.

The Conversation · Aug 14, 2024