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African leaders have expressed serious concerns about a funding crisis jeopardizing malaria elimination efforts on the continent, highlighting the risk of losing decades of progress.

The article discusses the historical context of malaria as one of Africa's oldest diseases and its characterization by early Arab chroniclers.

The North West district of Botswana has reported 448 cases of diarrhea and an increase in malaria due to heavy rains and poor hygiene.

Equatorial Guinea aims to eradicate malaria by 2030 through an ambitious national strategy involving advanced healthcare measures and technology.

Kenyan health officials have issued a warning about the heightened risk of cholera and malaria due to the ongoing long rains.

A new study reveals that malaria-carrying mosquitoes may have been feeding on the blood of Homo erectus nearly two million years ago in Southeast Asia.

Latvian TV personality Aivis Ceriņš has been hospitalized in Rwanda with suspected malaria after experiencing severe symptoms following a night of festivities.

Brazil's Health Ministry has launched a new malaria treatment for children, using tafenoquine in indigenous areas, starting with the Yanomami territory.

The Brazilian Ministry of Health has started distributing the first pediatric formulation of tafenoquine to treat malaria in children in the Amazon region.

Sudan's health ministry has declared the country cholera-free as no new cases have been recorded since January 14, 2024, despite rising incidences of dengue, malaria, and measles.

NAFDAC has issued a safety alert regarding malaria and HIV test kits from Meril Diagnostics Pvt. Ltd due to significant violations found in an audit by the WHO.

Argentina's economic situation is showing fragility despite claims of improvement by President Javier Milei, with stagnating consumption, falling employment, and rising credit delinquency.

The WHO reports that Nigeria is making significant progress in combating malaria, with notable declines in infection rates and improved healthcare access.

Flooding in southern Africa not only causes immediate destruction but also leads to an increased risk of malaria as communities recover.

A study suggests that Anopheles mosquitoes, which include malaria transmitters, have developed a preference for human blood since the arrival of early hominins in Southeast Asia around 1.8 million years ago.

The article discusses rare diseases that travelers may encounter and bring back after visiting endemic regions, with a focus on dengue fever and malaria.

The World Health Organization highlights Nigeria's significant achievements in malaria prevention and control, with notable declines in infection rates and enhanced access to treatment services.

Claims that neem tea can prevent various illnesses, including cancer and malaria, are scientifically unsupported according to experts.

A 12-year-old girl from Chioggia has been hospitalized in Padua due to severe malaria after returning from a trip to Africa.

Candidates of the Revalida exam in Brazil are requesting the annulment of a question after a document from the Ministry of Health contradicts the official answer provided by Inep.

Malaria cases are rising in Botswana's North West District, with 38 confirmed cases and one fatality reported between November 2025 and January 2026.

Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Ghana's Deputy Minister of Health, advocates for enhanced use of technology in malaria prevention during a regional workshop in Accra.

African leaders at the AU summit in Ethiopia called for increased funding to combat malaria, highlighting the risks of losing progress made against the disease.

African leaders at the 39th African Union Summit have stressed the urgent need for sustainable financing to combat malaria amid warnings from a new report of a potential resurgence of the disease.

France has reduced its funding for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria by 58%, significantly affecting global health initiatives.

Research highlights the spread of avian malaria among birds in Hawaii, posing risks to wildlife and tourism.

The Gates Foundation denies social media claims that it is responsible for a surge in mosquitoes in Kenya, clarifying their role in local health support and emphasizing compliance with national laws.

A Brazilian study has identified a chemical compound that can treat malaria symptoms and prevent transmission by affecting multiple stages of the Plasmodium parasite's life cycle.

The Gates Foundation has refuted claims that it has released genetically modified mosquitoes in Kenya, emphasizing that such activities are not conducted by them anywhere in the world.

A recent study published in The Lancet indicates that cuts in development aid could lead to over nine million deaths, reversing significant progress made in reducing malaria mortality among children in Ghana.

An alleged biolaboratory found in a Las Vegas home and now under investigation is linked to the owner of an unauthorized biolaboratory in California that was arrested in 2023, according to authorities.

Bill Steiger, a prominent health leader, supports Trump's aid initiatives while preparing to combat malaria on a global scale.

Stakeholders in Uganda's criminal justice sector have urged for the faster implementation of activities addressing barriers related to HIV, TB, and malaria within justice institutions.

Researchers in Uganda found that treating traditional cloth wraps used for carrying babies with the insect repellent permethrin reduced malaria infection rates in infants by two-thirds.

Chinese researcher Tu Youyou isolated artemisinin, a key treatment for malaria, winning her a Nobel Prize that she received posthumously despite her unconventional career path.

A young migrant who recently arrived in Chania has been diagnosed with malaria, but experts assure that there is no cause for concern regarding disease transmission.