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The real impact of the new Malaria vaccine in Kenya

Since the vaccine was introduced in parts of Kenya, hospitalizations for children under 5 for severe malaria have fallen substantially, and there is a drop in child deaths
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By WHO
 A baby is tested for malaria in a village in Chad.
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Tackling emerging anti-malarial drug resistance in Africa

A new WHO strategy builds on lessons learned from past global plans and complements existing strategies
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By WHO
Studies reveal emerging resistance to first每line treatments
Health

Are antimalarial drugs still effective?

Studies reveal emerging resistance to first每line treatments
Community health volunteers attending to Delourice.
Health

The allies protecting pregnant women from malaria in Africa

Community health workers take a leading role in preventing and treating the killer disease
Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine
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Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine

Ahead of World Malaria Day (25 April), WHO calls for continued innovation to save lives.
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By WHO
Infant surrounded by protective malaria bed net in Ghana. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel
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Widespread use of DDT for malaria control worries environmentalist

Botswana researcher and member of the?global DDT Expert Group, Prof Bontle Mbongwe,?says decisions on use should be based on science.
Seliya Lawrence and her 10-month-old baby, who has since received three doses of the malaria ...
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Malaria vaccine offers hope in fight against the killer disease

How a pilot vaccine initiative is working in Malawi.
In Malawi, children learn about malaria and mosquitoes in school classes. A teacher explains about mosquitoes and malaria. Photo: WHO
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Africa Wired

Simple invention brokers peace between humans and wildlife