Malaria Stories

Anti-malaria pilot project in Turkana records success in reducing infection rates among children
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 18, 2025

It targeted children aged between 3 and 59 months, who were administered a combination of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine.

New malaria diagnostic tool approved by WHO to reduce risks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The new tool is aimed at addressing the health risks posed by this genetic condition, which affects over 500 million people globally.

Research reveals previously unknown genetic diversity of wild chimpanzees shaped by habitats
Reuters  |  Jan 11, 2025

The study found that forest-dwelling chimpanzees showed changes in genes associated with disease resistance.

New malaria tool tested by KEMRI reduces infections by 33 per cent- study
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 24, 2024

The Ministry of Health in Kenya has already begun incorporating spatial repellents into its national malaria control strategy.

State proposes higher taxes on health-risk products to fund health programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

The move comes as concerns grow over the declining availability of donor funding for interventions related to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Chikungunya: Rising threat in Africa amid climate change and poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 19, 2024

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes rash and muscle pain.

Malaria deaths in Kenya drop by 93 per cent over eight years, WHO says
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 18, 2024

The reduction has been credited to intensified efforts such as the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets and the introduction of the RTS, S mal...

Congo's health ministry says unknown disease is severe malaria
Reuters  |  Dec 18, 2024

Earlier this month, local authorities said the disease had killed 143 people in the southwestern Kwango province in November.

WHO pushes for new malaria, TB and HIV vaccines to benefit Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 10, 2024

This initiative aligns with the Immunisation Agenda 2030, which aims to ensure that communities worldwide benefit from vaccines that protect against s...

Sudan launches first malaria vaccine in landmark child health initiative
UN News  |  Nov 06, 2024

The disease claimed an estimated 7,900 lives in Sudan in 2023, though the actual toll may be higher due to ongoing conflict between rival militaries.

Wajir County receives drugs donation to combat child illness
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 02, 2024

Dr Mohamed stated that healthcare workers across the sub-counties will receive training to strengthen their capacity to tackle health challenges.

WHO says it has certified Egypt as malaria free
Reuters  |  Oct 20, 2024

The status has been granted to a total of 44 countries and one territory globally, the WHO said in a statement.

Explainer: Know the difference between malaria and dengue
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 23, 2024

Dengue fever and malaria are both serious mosquito-borne diseases, but they are caused by different pathogens and exhibit distinct symptoms and charac...

African scientists warn of rising threats from malaria, dengue fever
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 21, 2024

The African continent is experiencing a surge in mosquito-borne infections, including malaria and dengue fever, placing immense pressure on public hea...

'Power of Everyone’ Malaria campaign brings new hope to communities in Kilifi
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 25, 2024

The Kenya Indicator Survey 2020 highlights that the coastal region has the second-highest malaria prevalence in Kenya at 5 per cent, trailing the Lake...

South Sudan launches new R21 Malaria vaccine to protect children
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 17, 2024

The minister received the first consignment of 645,000 vaccines with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO) alongside other stakeholders.

Rising conflicts globally slowed childhood vaccination rate in 2023 - UN
Reuters  |  Jul 15, 2024

About 14.5 million children failed to get vaccinated in 2023, compared with 13.9 million a year earlier.

Kenya to deploy genetically modified mosquitoes to curb malaria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2024

The initiative aims to utilise advanced genetic techniques, specifically gene drive technology to stop the spread.

Ethiopia obtains more than $600m in grants to combat TB, HIV, and Malaria
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 20, 2024

Ethiopia's Health Minister, Mekdes Daba, emphasised the crucial role of community-based and innovative strategies in combating tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS,...

Turkana County pilots Kenya's first seasonal malaria chemoprevention tool
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 14, 2024

The tools were developed based on findings from seasonal malaria research in Turkana's North and Central Sub-Counties conducted by Moi University in c...

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