As a Malian, the slogan 'zero malaria starts with me' has special meaning: Mosquito nets are often used where malaria is common. ShutterstockFor the millions worldwide living with the daily reality of malaria, bringing an end to this awful disease can feel like a distant dream. Not only does malaria claim 435 000 lives a year, it also carries the constant threat of unexpected … [Read more...] about As a Malian, the slogan ‘zero malaria starts with me’ has special meaning | The Conversation
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Why does malaria recur? How pieces of the puzzle are slowly being filled in | The Conversation
Why does malaria recur? How pieces of the puzzle are slowly being filled in: ShutterstockSome people suffer from repeated attacks of malaria. These can occur weeks to months or longer after contracting the disease. The phenomenon is only too familiar to those who were bitten by mosquitoes carrying the type of malaria-causing organism known as … [Read more...] about Why does malaria recur? How pieces of the puzzle are slowly being filled in | The Conversation
Why Kenya isn’t winning the war against malaria in some counties | The Conversation
Why Kenya isn't winning the war against malaria in some counties: ShutterstockIn the past 15 years the Kenyan government has made great strides in preventing and controlling malaria. It has issued insecticide treated bed nets, sprayed people’s homes with insecticides and ensured that there is widespread diagnostic testing. These efforts have … [Read more...] about Why Kenya isn’t winning the war against malaria in some counties | The Conversation
People stay vigilant to the threat of malaria, even when infections fall | The Conversation
People stay vigilant to the threat of malaria, even when infections fall: Karen Kasmauski/MCSP)Since the turn of the century great strides have been made to reduce the burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. But the disease, spread by the Anopheles mosquito, still remains a major threat: in 2015 there were an estimated 212 million cases worldwide, … [Read more...] about People stay vigilant to the threat of malaria, even when infections fall | The Conversation
Global malaria report reveals Africa’s hits and misses: here’s what to do | The Conversation
Global malaria report reveals Africa's hits and misses: here's what to do: Most malaria cases and deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa. Susana Vera/ReutersThe 2017 World Malaria Report provides a clear picture of the work required to control malaria. Data from over 90 countries reveals a dramatic reduction in the rates of disease and deaths between 2010 to 2015. But malaria … [Read more...] about Global malaria report reveals Africa’s hits and misses: here’s what to do | The Conversation
