Malaria deaths Stories

Chest-related illnesses made up the largest share of cases reported in outpatient departments last year, contributing 30.2 per cent of the total 66.2...

Six counties, Busia, Kakamega, Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, and Vihiga, remain the highest burdened, recording an alarming 748 cases per 1,000 population.

The World Health Organisation estimates that approximately 2.2 billion cases have been prevented between 2000 and 2023.

This year’s theme, “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite,” speaks directly to the need for renewed energy and commitment from all secto...

Two malaria vaccines were introduced in 2024, but MVDP research was working on making them more effective and long-lasting.

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

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.

The State Department for Public Health launched the Kenya Malaria Elimination Implementation Plan (2021-2023), aiming to reduce the malaria burden and...

The long-awaited RTS,S malaria vaccine vaccine was described as a breakthrough for science, child health and malaria control.

Mothers have continued to put their babies at risk of contracting the deadly disease despite awareness created by doctors and medical facilities which...