New Mosquito Nets Prevent Millions of Malaria Cases in Insecticide-Resistant Areas
54 million nets have saved 24,600 lives and prevented 13 million cases of malaria across 16 countries, according to estimates.
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After 8 Years of Research World-Changing Malaria Vaccine Approved in Africa
Ghana, the first country to approve it for use, is also constructing a factory in Accra, where R21 will cost a few dollars per dose.
From 30 Million Infected to Zero: China is Certified Malaria-free by World Health Organization
Following a 70-year effort, China has been awarded a malaria-free certification from WHO proving that a malaria-free future is a viable goal.
New Oxford Malaria Vaccine is 'Huge Advance' to Protect Children From Deadly Killer
A new vaccine from Oxford, R21, prevents malaria in children with a lower price tag-so will protect a greater number of African countries.
This is How Close We Are to Eliminating Malaria - 7.6 Million Deaths Averted in 20 Years, Thanks to Generous Nations
The World Health Organization reported that malaria deaths fell last year to the lowest level ever recorded.
Landmark Malaria Vaccine is 77% Effective, Tackling One of World's Biggest Killers of Young Children
Phase 2 trials of a new malaria vaccine called R21, tested in Burkina Faso passed the WHO target for 75% efficacy for the first time.
Brain Cancer Patient Given Months to Live Improves With Malaria Drug
26-year-old Lisa Rosendahl was given 12 months to live because of her aggressive brain cancer – until she was given a treatment for malaria instead.
Sri Lanka Has Been Declared Malaria-Free
Deadly diseases: look out! More and more innovative treatments are on the way to cure the world of debilitating illness.
Ethiopia Has Halved Malaria Deaths in Just Three Years
The number of people who die from malaria in Ethiopia has been halved in just three years through the distribution of nearly 20 million insecticide-treated bed nets and widespread use of antimalaria drugs. The dramatic fall in deaths from a disease that kills one in four people was made possible with money from the Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and a small army of health workers.
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