The number of cases of the deadliest form of malaria across the world could be twice as high as previously predicted, researchers suggest. An Oxford University team, writing in Nature, estimated there ...

Two new malaria vaccines offer Africans the hope of finally eradicating a disease that has long plagued them disproportionately. Experts say vaccination is just one tool in a much broader fight. More ...

When you think of malaria, Africa naturally comes to mind—and for good reason. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported 249 million malaria cases and 619,000 deaths worldwide in 2022, with Africa ...

A malaria vaccine with "world-changing" potential has been developed by scientists at the University of Oxford. The team expect it to be rolled out next year after trials showed up to 80% protection ...

Edson Mwebesa, Fellow at the Wits-based Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics (SSACAB), knows children who died from late-diagnosed malaria. His research has also revealed that ...

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa. No disease is deadlier on the continent, especially for children. But the Trump administration's decision to ...

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Ghana has taken a remarkable step in the fight against malaria by becoming the first country in the world to approve the R21/Matrix-M vaccine. It’s poised to be highly effective in young children from ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The wider rollout of a WHO-recommended malaria vaccine began last month in Cameroon. Eight more African ...

Malaria season in Africa typically coincides with rainy periods, varying by region. In South Africa, the malaria season runs from September to May. There are some precautionary measures you can take ...

LONDON — Starting Monday, a new, highly effective malaria vaccine will be rolled out for the first time, as an immunization campaign for children kicks off in Cameroon — a day that global health ...