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Firms are 'ill prepared' for malaria risks on the continent

COLLEEN GOKO | 21 May 2013 | Business Day (South Africa)

The explosion of cross-border business activity bodes well for Africa and its citizens, but health experts warn that companies associated with emerging industries are ill-prepared and some times unaware of the risk posed by malaria. 

Evaluation of the 2011 long-lasting, insecticide-treated net distribution for universal coverage in Togo

Elizabeth R Stevens et al | 16 May 2013 | Malaria Journal

Malaria remains a substantial public health problem in Togo. An integrated child health campaign was conducted in Togo in October 2011. This campaign included a component of free distribution of 2,799,800 long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) to households throughout Togo.

Threatened aid cuts, a big blow to malaria fight

None | 14 May 2013 | Brussels Office Weblog

Threatened reductions in foreign aid from the European Union and its struggling governments could undermine efforts to combat malaria, international health experts say.

Using Bacteria to Stop Malaria

None | 14 May 2013 | Infection Control Today

Mosquitoes are deadly efficient disease transmitters. Research conducted at Michigan State University, however, demonstrates that they also can be equally adept in curing diseases such as malaria.

Falsified batches of Coartem recently circulating in Western and Central Africa

Information Exchange System | 14 May 2013 | World Health Organization

In early 2013 a batch of falsified Coartem was discovered in Yaoundé, Cameroon, containing no active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Outbreaks limited by cool season

Dudu Zwane | 10 May 2013 | Daily News (South Africa)

While it is advisable to be wary of malaria, experts agree that it is unlikely that the region is on the verge of an outbreak. 

The fight against malaria - Richard Tren

Amanda Maxham | 07 May 2013 | Ayn Rand Center

On this episode of Eye to Eye, I had the opportunity to interview Richard Tren, a leading proponent for the use of DDT in the fight against the deadly disease malaria.

Gambia: Malaria Prevention

None | 30 Apr 2013 | AllAfrica.com

Malaria remains one of the leading killer diseases in the world, and the infection rate in Africa especially sub-Saharan Africa remains the highest in the world.

New research into fighting malaria

Miriam Hall | 29 Apr 2013 | Radio Australia

Scientists say new research into Malaria will help provide new ways to combat the deadly disease.

Malaria Parasite Resistant to Artemisinin

JUDD-LEONARD OKAFOR | 29 Apr 2013 | AllAfrica.com

A new research has identified resistance to artemisinin in new strains of Plasmodium falciparum--the parasite that causes malaria.