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Let’s fight malaria one region at a time

Malaria case numbers across the nation have been declining annually with the government’s scaled-up prevention efforts against the transmission of vector-borne diseases. Yet, the Health Ministry recently reported that the 2014-2018 decline in malaria cases has stagnated, indicating that the national malaria program has bottomed out in terms of both reducing cases and eliminating malaria in the most challenging regions and conditions.

Health 6 years ago

Experts challenge WHO with 'epic' goal to eradicate malaria by 2050

Malaria can be eradicated within a generation and the World Health Organization (WHO) should not shy away from this "goal of epic proportions", global health experts said on Sunday.

Opinion 6 years ago

End of malaria in sight

For the first time in history, we can imagine a future completely free from the disease.

Health 6 years ago

Malawi to pilot groundbreaking malaria vaccine

Malawi will spearhead large scale pilot tests for the world's most advanced experimental malaria vaccine in a bid to prevent the disease that kills hundreds of thousands across Africa each year.

People 6 years ago

David Beckham voices appeal to end malaria - in Swahili and Yoruba

British soccer star David Beckham launched a global video appeal on Tuesday to end malaria in which he appeared to be speaking nine languages including Swahili and Yoruba - but aided by artificial intelligence.

Health 7 years ago

Study finds potential new weapon in fight against malaria

For years, insecticide-soaked mosquito nets have helped dramatically lower malaria infections, but insecticide resistance has driven a search for alternatives and a new study may have uncovered one option.

Opinion 7 years ago

Commentary: Curb threat of malaria following Sunda Strait tsunami

The Sunda Strait tsunami of Dec. 22 has not only shown Indonesia’s high risk for natural disasters, but has also set off an alarm on the possible spread of disease in unhealthy environments.

Health 7 years ago

Researchers explore new way of killing malaria in the liver

In the ongoing hunt for more effective weapons against malaria, international researchers said Thursday they are exploring a pathway that has until now been little studied -- killing parasites in the liver, before the illness emerges.

National 7 years ago

Aceh monkey malaria patients on the mend

Residents have been warned against spending too much time in the forest, particularly during and after the rain.

Opinion 7 years ago

National Health Day: Tackling a wicked problem

This year marked the 54th year of Indonesia’s fight against malaria. After more than half a century, where do we stand now?

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Let’s fight malaria one region at a time

Experts challenge WHO with 'epic' goal to eradicate malaria by 2050

End of malaria in sight

Malawi to pilot groundbreaking malaria vaccine

David Beckham voices appeal to end malaria - in Swahili and Yoruba

Study finds potential new weapon in fight against malaria

Commentary: Curb threat of malaria following Sunda Strait tsunami

Researchers explore new way of killing malaria in the liver

Aceh monkey malaria patients on the mend

National Health Day: Tackling a wicked problem

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Let’s fight malaria one region at a time

Experts challenge WHO with 'epic' goal to eradicate malaria by 2050

End of malaria in sight

Malawi to pilot groundbreaking malaria vaccine

David Beckham voices appeal to end malaria - in Swahili and Yoruba

Study finds potential new weapon in fight against malaria

Commentary: Curb threat of malaria following Sunda Strait tsunami

Researchers explore new way of killing malaria in the liver

Aceh monkey malaria patients on the mend

National Health Day: Tackling a wicked problem

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