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University of Cape Town leads regional action plan against drug-resistant malaria in East Africa
University of Cape Town spearheads a groundbreaking regional action plan to combat drug-resistant malaria in East Africa, endorsed by health ministers, marking a significant advancement in preserving antimalarial treatment efficacy.
Florida's unique mosquito education centre delights children
Did you know that mosquitoes inspired the invention of air conditioning? Florida's unique mosquito education centre not only celebrates this fact but also offers a fun and interactive learning experience for kids and families.
Will climate change turn South Africa into a risky malaria zone?
Goodbye Malaria is calling for urgent increased investment, warning that environmental changes are fuelling a resurgence of malaria by expanding mosquito breeding grounds and straining the already limited resources available to fight the disease. Without reinvestment, we risk losing the fight against malaria as fragile health systems struggle to keep up with the growing demand for prevention, treatment, and control in an increasingly unpredictable climate.
Department of Health on alert as malaria cases rise ahead of Easter travels
The South African Department of Health has issued a critical advisory urging travellers and communities to stay vigilant.
WHO chief urges Trump to reconsider cuts to global health funding amid warnings of crisis
The WHO chief warned that US funding cuts, especially for HIV and Malaria programmes, could undo decades of global health progress and lead to millions of preventable deaths.
Man bitten by a mosquito developed Tourette’s syndrome
A simple mosquito bite spiralled into a life-altering battle with dengue fever and Tourette’s syndrome.
Limpopo records three malaria deaths, over 500 cases in recent months
The Limpopo Department of Health said it plans to increase the number of spray workers to 400 in the 2025 and 2026 financial year, to strengthen malaria prevention efforts amid increased risks.