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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.

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.

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...

Unveiling WHO's malaria blueprint: Kenya's progress and beyond
Charity Kilei  |  Apr 24, 2024

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

Explainer: How the two new malaria vaccines being rolled out across Africa will work
The Conversation  |  Apr 24, 2024

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

New drug to reduce malaria rates in pregnant women with HIV
Amina Wako  |  Feb 02, 2024

The antimalarial drug significantly reduced malaria infections by 68 per cent.

Cameroon makes history with world's first malaria vaccine
Amina Wako  |  Jan 22, 2024

The campaign, launched on Monday, marks a significant milestone in the continent's relentless battle against the deadly mosquito-borne disease, which...

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