malaria infections Stories

First malaria drug for infants approved, to be rolled out in Africa within weeks
First malaria drug for infants approved, to be rolled out in Africa within weeks
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 09, 2025

Eight African countries participated in clinical trials of the drug and are expected to be among the first to access it.

Invasive urban mosquito threatens to worsen malaria in Kenya, scientists warn
Invasive urban mosquito threatens to worsen malaria in Kenya, scientists warn
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 10, 2025

The Asian malaria mosquito, Anopheles stephensi, has been detected in seven counties since its first appearance in December 2022, raising serious conc...

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