A molecular quality-control system in Anopheles mosquitoes-the species responsible for most of the world's malaria cases-is a promising target for future malaria-control strategies, according to a ...

Researchers found a highly effective combination of antimalarial chemical compounds that killed parasites. Adding the compounds to bed nets blocked parasite transmission in mosquitoes without killing ...

Tropical cyclones in Madagascar lead to sharp spikes in malaria infections – particularly in children – due to interruptions in control efforts, according to a new study. However, the findings show ...

Anopheles mosquitoes are central to the global battle against malaria and Bill Gates, through the Bill Melinda Gates ...

A new model for predicting the effects of climate change on malaria transmission in Africa could lead to more targeted interventions to control the disease according to a new study. Previous methods ...

Today provides an opportunity to the global community to reflect on the progress made in the fight against one of the top killer diseases. Malaria remains a pressing public health challenge especially ...

Dar es Salaam. As the world marked the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Wednesday, February 11, under the theme From Vision to Impact: Redefining STEM (science, technology, ...

Malaria, spread by Anopheles mosquitoes, is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. In Kenya, malaria remains a major health challenge, particularly for children under the age of five years. With ...

This randomized trial found that insect-repellent wraps could help provide protection before children develop vaccine-induced immunity. Clinical malaria incidence was 66% lower in Ugandan children who ...