Severe Malaria in Children: 8 Danger Signs Every Parent Must Know
Malaria killed an estimated 610,000 people worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organization. In Africa, about three out of every […]
Malaria and Typhoid Fever: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat the Right One
“You have malaria and typhoid.” It is one of the most common diagnoses given in Nigeria, and millions of people are treated […]
Beyond the Body Count: Malaria’s Economic Toll on Africa
alaria is not just a health crisis—it’s an economic catastrophe for Africa. Every year, the disease drains billions of dollars from economies […]
The Unsung Heroes of Malaria Control
In Africa’s rural villages and urban slums, where hospitals are scarce and doctors overstretched, community health workers (CHWs) are the first—and often […]
Innovations in Malaria Prevention – Beyond Nets and Sprays
For decades, the backbone of malaria prevention in Africa has been insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). While these tools […]
The Role of Technology in Malaria Control in Africa
Malaria remains one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, killing over 600,000 people annually, most of them children under five (WHO). While traditional methods […]
Malaria and Maternal/Child Health in Africa
Every year, over 11 million pregnant women in Africa are infected with malaria, leading to devastating health consequences for both mother and […]
A Looming Public Health Crisis: Climate Change and Malaria
Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is a present reality reshaping health outcomes across Africa. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, […]
The Future of Malaria Vaccines in Africa: Hopes & Challenges
Malaria remains one of Africa’s deadliest diseases, responsible for over 600,000 deaths every year, with children under five and pregnant women most […]
Malaria: A disease keeping families poor
Malaria, a preventable and treatable disease, remains one of Africa’s most devastating public health challenges. Beyond the tragic loss of life, its […]
End Malaria for Africa: A Fight for Equity and a Brighter Future
Today, on World Malaria Day 2024, the theme rings loud and clear: “Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.” […]
Recurrent Malaria: Understanding the Cycle of a Persistent Threat
Malaria, a mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by the Plasmodium parasite, continues to be a major global health concern especially in Africa. While […]