Text messages could be a cost effective way of improving care for African children with malaria, according to researchers. A six month study involving 119 health workers in Kenya, published by The Lancet, showed texts increased the number following government guidelines. Half of children received the correct treatment at the end of the study, more… Continue reading Text Messages Advance Malaria Care
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Sports Men and Women Urged to Become Malaria Ambassadors
Accra, July 25, GNA – The Country Director of the John Hopkins University Center for Communication Programs (JHU/CCP) Voices, Mr Emmanuel Fiagbey, has called on sports men and women as well as their technical handlers to remain ambassadors in the fight against the malaria disease. Mr Fiagbey charged them to continue to behave as role… Continue reading Sports Men and Women Urged to Become Malaria Ambassadors
‘Dirty sock smell’ Lures Mosquitoes to a Sticky End
Researchers in Tanzania have chemically reproduced the stench of smelly feet in an innovative new approach to combat the spread of malaria in the country.
Drogba Takes Malaria Fight to Native Africa
After six years braving England’s frigid winters, a tropical disease was the last thing Chelsea’s injury-prone striker Didier Drogba thought would keep him on the sidelines of the Premier League.
Is There Hope for The African Child?
The theme for this year African Child’s Day, was ‘All Together For Actions in Favor of Street Children’. This was targeted at some estimated 30million African street children and was celebrated all over the African continent. June 6 of every year is set aside by the African Union (AU) to commemorate the wanton massacre of… Continue reading Is There Hope for The African Child?
Drug Firms Cut Vaccine Prices to the Developing World
Several major drugs companies have announced big cuts to the amounts they charge for their vaccines in the developing world. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Merck, Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi-Aventis have agreed to cut prices through the international vaccine alliance Gavi. GSK said it would cut the price of its vaccine for rotavirus by 67% to $2.50… Continue reading Drug Firms Cut Vaccine Prices to the Developing World
Newly Identified Chemicals Fool Mosquitoes
Researchers have identified a low-cost chemical that interferes with a mosquito’s ability to detect humans, a study which offers a striking breakthrough in the battle against malaria. Mosquitoes have carbon dioxide sensors with which they are able to smell the presence of humans in their neighborhood. The newly identified chemicals consist of odor molecules that… Continue reading Newly Identified Chemicals Fool Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are Suckered in New Malaria Research
PARIS — In the biggest lab breakthrough against malaria in years, scientists on Wednesday said they had identified odour molecules that baffle blood-thirsty mosquitoes