malaria

“New Virus in Peru Similar to Dengue Fever and Malaria” – Emerging Infectious Disease Threats in Central and South America

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“New Virus in Peru Similar to Dengue Fever and Malaria” – Emerging Infectious Disease Threats in Central and South America

Jakarta – A never-before-seen virus that causes a malaria-like disease has been detected in Peru. The disease was first detected in a 20-year-old man, who went to hospital after experiencing fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and other symptoms for two days. Doctors were unable to identify the cause of the man’s mysterious illness. However, further … Read more

International SOS launches malaria education course Helping employees who have to work in high-risk areas: InfoQuest

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International SOS launches malaria education course Helping employees who have to work in high-risk areas: InfoQuest

general news2:46 p.m.2023-11-29 International SOS Health and security assistance company launches online digital learning course on malaria To promote the health and well-being of employees around the world. This online learning course is designed for people living in areas affected by malaria. or those who need to travel to the said area Gain knowledge and … Read more

First Malaria Vaccine Used in Cameroon After Successful Pilot in Ghana – Hopeful Results and Next Steps

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First Malaria Vaccine Used in Cameroon After Successful Pilot in Ghana – Hopeful Results and Next Steps

AFPEA baby is vaccinated with the malaria vaccine during a pilot in Ghana NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 14:05 Cameroon is the first country in the world to officially use the Mosquirix malaria vaccine. A shipment of more than 331,000 doses arrived yesterday at the airport in the capital Yaoundé. The vaccine was previously tested on children in … Read more

Suriname: The First Malaria-Free Country in the Amazon Region

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Suriname: The First Malaria-Free Country in the Amazon Region

04 Nov 2023 at 06:14 Suriname is the first country in the Amazon region to have had no local cases of malaria since 2021. Although the country is surrounded by countries with high rates of malaria, there is no local transmission. Suriname was awarded on Friday by the Pan-American health organization PAHO for its successful … Read more

WHO Approves University of Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine with 66% Effectiveness

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WHO Approves University of Oxford’s Malaria Vaccine with 66% Effectiveness

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just approved the use of a second vaccine against malaria, which was developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, in England. “Known as R21/Matrix-M, this vaccine will be applied in four doses: the first three over 12 months; and the fourth, a year later, as a reinforcement,” reports … Read more

WHO Support for New Malaria Vaccine: A Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Diseases

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WHO Support for New Malaria Vaccine: A Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Diseases

The picture of Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director of the World Health Organization, will be linked for life to Covid-19. However, since the Ethiopian leader took over the reins of the international organization, progress has also been made in the fight against other diseases. Last Monday, without going any further, announced WHO support for a new … Read more

WHO Recommends Second Malaria Vaccine for Children: Effective and Affordable Option to Save Lives

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WHO Recommends Second Malaria Vaccine for Children: Effective and Affordable Option to Save Lives

As of: October 2nd, 2023 8:41 p.m Around 500,000 children die from malaria every year. The WHO has now recommended a second vaccine against the tropical disease for children. It only costs around four dollars and studies show it is very effective. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of the malaria vaccine … Read more

WHO Recommends Launch of Second Malaria Vaccine in African Countries in 2024

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WHO Recommends Launch of Second Malaria Vaccine in African Countries in 2024

WHO: Second malaria vaccine to be launched in some African countries early next year – News – Rti Central Radio close Download the official APP of Voice of Taiwan immediately Skip to main content ::: Time: 2023-10-02 22:49 News quotes: Interview, AFP, Reuters Writing Editor: Zhang Ziqing The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University … Read more

Preventing Malaria Transmission: Health Office Urges Villagers in Jayapura to Take Necessary Precautions

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Preventing Malaria Transmission: Health Office Urges Villagers in Jayapura to Take Necessary Precautions

SENTANI – The Jayapura Regency Health Office in Papua Province asked villagers to be aware of the transmission of malaria. Head of the Jayapura District Health Office Khairul Lie reminded residents to adopt a clean and healthy lifestyle in order to minimize the risk of malaria transmission. Malaria is caused by the plasmodium parasite, which … Read more

World Mosquito Day: Commemorating Ronald Ross and Fighting Mosquito-borne Diseases Together

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World Mosquito Day: Commemorating Ronald Ross and Fighting Mosquito-borne Diseases Together

August 20 World Mosquito Day commemorates Ronald Ross, mosquitoes found to transmit malaria from person to person. It is an important principle for the prevention and control of malaria and other diseases. Encourage the people of the world to work together to reduce the danger from mosquitoes. 20 Aug World Mosquito Day (World Mosquito Day) … Read more