Kogi Begins Distributing 3.8 Million Mosquito Nets to Over One Million Households
LOKOJA, NIGERIA — Kogi State has launched Kogi mosquito net distribution of 3,810,985 insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to 1,130,935 households across all 21 […]
Nasarawa Flood Victims Battle Hunger and Malaria as Relief Is Delayed
DOMA, NIGERIA — Weeks after floods swept through 11 communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, displaced residents are battling […]
Global Fund Trains 464 Lab Staff to Improve Malaria Diagnosis
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The Global Fund is supporting malaria laboratory diagnosis training for 464 laboratory personnel in nine Nigerian states, aiming to improve […]
Ghana to Lead West African Evaluation of Malaria-Free Mosquito Technology
ACCRA, GHANA — Ghana will lead West Africa in assessing Ghana malaria-free mosquito technology, including gene-drive and genetically modified mosquitoes, so that […]
Experts Urge Nigeria to Scale Proven Health Innovations, Not Just Pilots
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Health experts have called on Nigeria to focus on scaling proven health innovations rather than launching new pilots, citing […]
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 […]
Nigeria Excluded as Anti-Malaria Vaccine Shipment Commences in African Nations
In a notable omission concerning the country with the highest malaria burden globally, the shipment of the groundbreaking World Health Organization (WHO)-recommended […]
Malaria: Understanding Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention and More
In this article, we will discuss the symptoms, treatment and prevention of malaria. Furthermore, we will highlight global efforts and challenges in […]
House Committee Vows to Safeguard Effective Use of Malaria Eradication Funds
In a determined bid to ensure that allocated funds aimed at tackling the scourge of malaria are employed for their intended purpose, […]
Navigating Vector-Borne Concerns: Malaria, Dengue, and Lyme Disease
In our interconnected world, the threat of infectious diseases knows no boundaries. Among the significant health challenges that transcend borders are vector-borne […]
The Latest Advancements in Malaria Diagnosis and Treatment
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease that is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium. It is one of the most common and deadliest […]