Hard climb to beat malaria
The tools to fight the malaria may have improved, but only sustained efforts will totally eliminate it, not just intermittent interventions.
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Malaria takes hold in Congo
The number of people treated for malaria in projects run by Medecins Sans Frontires (MSF) in the DRC has soared by 250% since 2009 in six provinces.
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DRC measures surge in malaria cases
Médecins Sans Frontières has warned that Malaria cases have increased dramatically in the DRC, leaving clinics and treatment centres unable to cope.
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Malaria wonder drug loses its grip
Misuse of artemisinin combination therapy on the Thai-Burma border has allowed parasitic resistance to develop that could spread worldwide.
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Africa under threat from super-malaria megakiller
In the 1980s drug-resistant strains of malaria spread from Southeast Asia to Africa. Millions of children died. Now, it's happening all over again.
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Medical innovations raise hopes of many
Tropical diseases such as malaria could be wiped out as scientists figure out how to render mosquitoes sterile.
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Officials warn of malaria infections in SA
After six cases of malaria have been confirmed in Tshwane, officials have warned healthcare workers to remain vigilant.
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Criminals threaten malaria fight
Counterfeit and substandard drugs threaten the fight against malaria in Africa.
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Vaccine could cut risk of malaria in children by 50%
Millions of children's lives could be saved by a new vaccine that has been shown to halve the risk of malaria in the first large-scale trials.
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SMS a day keeps malaria at bay
Sending daily SMS reminders to health workers can mean nearly 25% more children are properly treated for malaria.
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