Africa: No, Neem Tea Won't Prevent All Illnesses Claimed in Viral Social Media Posts
Claims that neem tea can prevent various illnesses, including cancer and malaria, are scientifically unsupported according to experts.
Padua, 12-year-old girl hospitalized for malaria
A 12-year-old girl from Chioggia has been hospitalized in Padua due to severe malaria after returning from a trip to Africa.
Revalida: document from the Ministry of Health contradicts Inep's answer key; candidates request cancellation of question
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.
Botswana: Malaria Claims One As Cases Rise in North West District
Malaria cases are rising in Botswana's North West District, with 38 confirmed cases and one fatality reported between November 2025 and January 2026.
Ghana: Deputy Health Minister Calls for Stronger Use of Technology in Malaria Prevention
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 mobilise malaria funding at AU summit
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.
Africa: African Leaders Demand Sustainable Malaria Financing As AU Report Warns of Looming Resurgence
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.
Africa: France Cuts Funding for Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria By More Than Half
France has reduced its funding for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria by 58%, significantly affecting global health initiatives.
Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoes
Research highlights the spread of avian malaria among birds in Hawaii, posing risks to wildlife and tourism.
Gates Foundation denies claims it’s behind mosquito surge in Kenya
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.
Study identifies unique compound that treats and may prevent malaria transmission
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.
Kenya: Gates Foundation Denies Claims It Released Mosquitoes in Kenya
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.
Cuts in development aid kill – according to a new study, the savings line means over nine million deaths
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.
FBI dismantles biolaboratory with samples for covid, HIV, and malaria in a Las Vegas house
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.
This global health leader praises Trump's aid plan -- and gears up to beat malaria
Bill Steiger, a prominent health leader, supports Trump's aid initiatives while preparing to combat malaria on a global scale.
Uganda: Criminal Justice Sector Urged to Fast-Track HIV, TB and Malaria Response Activities
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.
Cloth wraps treated with ‘dirt cheap’ insecticide cut malaria cases in babies
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.
Medical History: When a Herb Grew Against Malaria
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 diagnosed with malaria arrived in Chania
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.