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Scientists harness gene editing of mosquitoes to battle malaria in Africa: report

October 3, 2023

Genetic modification, however, is a contentious issue, and concerns include potential ecological impacts and unforeseen consequences In a bid to combat...

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Climate change is spreading malaria

August 3, 2023

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An estimated 3.4 billion people in 92 countries are at risk of malaria infection A surge in malaria transmission following flooding events underlines yet again...

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Gambian child deaths spur probe into cough syrup export by Indian company

July 28, 2023

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The deaths were associated with the ingestion of adulterated anti-histamine and cough-and-cold syrups, manufactured in a single batch in 2021 by an Indian...

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Malaria cure: Need a drug regimen that reduces pill load

July 21, 2023

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To eliminate malaria from India and the Asia-Pacific region by 2030, we need an unwavering commitment of technical, programme, policy and private sector...

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‘COVID-19 brought realization of scale of NTDs, but also obscured them’

July 12, 2023

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Dr Kishor Wasan is a Co-Director and Co-Founder, Neglected Global Diseases Initiative at the University of British Columbia. He is credited with developing an...

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18 million doses of first-ever malaria vaccine rolled out

July 6, 2023

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Annual global demand for malaria vaccines is estimated at 40–60 million doses by 2026 alone, growing to 80–100 million doses each year by 2030 Twelve countries...

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As cases drop, India’s malaria deadline appears attainable

June 2, 2023

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India accounted for 79 percent of all malaria cases in Southeast Asia and over 83 percent of all malaria deaths in the region in 2021, according to World...

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76% drop in malaria deaths in India since 2015

May 12, 2023

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The malaria in the country is concentrated in hard-to-reach forest areas of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Meghalaya, Mizoram and...

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Malaria free asia pacific region is within our reach

April 25, 2023

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Malaria continues to be a major life-threatening disease caused by five species of Plasmodium malaria parasites transmitted through the bite of an infected...

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A woman dies every two minutes due to maternity health issues: report

March 1, 2023

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The leading causes of maternal deaths are severe bleeding, high blood pressure, pregnancy related infections, complications from unsafe abortions, and...