https://www.scidev.net/global/rss.xml/?type=topic&rssname=malaria&parent=healthMalaria RSS feeds.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:11:55 GMTenhttps://www.scidev.net/global/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/https://www.scidev.net/global/features/malaria-vaccine-no-magic-bullet-for-elimination/Four-dose malaria vaccines must go hand-in-hand with existing tools for greatest impact, say experts. Tue, 5 May 2026 01:09:54 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/africas-malaria-fight-needs-stronger-local-research/As progress on malaria stalls, the case for local research in Africa is stronger than ever Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:44:21 GMT+0000Edwine Barasa, David Mukangahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-and-citizens-detect-invasive-mosquito-in-madagascar/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ai-and-citizens-detect-invasive-mosquito-in-madagascar/AI tool identifies ‘first Anopheles stephensi’ from historic smartphone photo. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:23:27 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-malaria-drug-heralds-resistance-breakthrough/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-malaria-drug-heralds-resistance-breakthrough/If approved, GanLum would be the first new malaria treatment since 1999. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:12:34 GMT+0000Ben Deightonhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-rapid-diagnostic-test-not-fit-for-purpose/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-rapid-diagnostic-test-not-fit-for-purpose/Researchers say a widely used malaria test is giving too many false-negative results in Southeast Asia. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:35:30 GMT+0000Claudia Caruanahttps://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-the-wait-for-effective-newborn-malaria-treatment/https://www.scidev.net/global/explainer/why-the-wait-for-effective-newborn-malaria-treatment/A new antimalarial drug for newborn babies highlights a longstanding gap in paediatric medicine. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:46:32 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/rwanda-reconsiders-malaria-vaccines-amid-surprise-surge/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/rwanda-reconsiders-malaria-vaccines-amid-surprise-surge/Rwanda reconsiders malaria vaccines after the first spike in cases since 2016. Tue, 5 Aug 2025 02:35:54 GMT+0000Kelly Rwamaperahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-free-suriname-offers-hope-for-amazon-neighbours/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-free-suriname-offers-hope-for-amazon-neighbours/Small Amazon nation’s outreach to indigenous communities and miners key to eradication. Wed, 9 Jul 2025 08:47:33 GMT+0000Martín De Ambrosiohttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-elimination-chances-receding-in-asia-pacific/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/malaria-elimination-chances-receding-in-asia-pacific/Climate change, conflicts, drug resistance and funding cuts block progress towards ending malaria in the Asia Pacific region by 2030. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:17:44 GMT+0000Joel Adrianohttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-malaria-gene-research-at-risk-in-catastrophic-us-cuts/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-malaria-gene-research-at-risk-in-catastrophic-us-cuts/US funding cuts spell disaster for malaria prevention and threaten genomic research, says Jane Carlton, director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:45:47 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-unlocking-the-malaria-parasites-genetic-code/The genetic diversity of the malaria parasite could hold the key to malaria treatment and research in Africa. Tue, 8 Apr 2025 12:55:32 GMT+0000Jackie Oparahttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/us-aid-freeze-deals-blow-to-ugandas-health-research/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/us-aid-freeze-deals-blow-to-ugandas-health-research/Vital health programmes and research are brought to a halt in Uganda, a major beneficiary of US overseas aid funding. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 04:52:14 GMT+0000John Musenzehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/female-mosquito-targeted-with-venom-to-curb-disease/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/female-mosquito-targeted-with-venom-to-curb-disease/Researchers genetically engineer male mosquitoes to reduce the lifespan of the disease-spreading female. Tue, 7 Jan 2025 04:00:50 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-malaria-fight-needs-whole-of-society-approach/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/qa-malaria-fight-needs-whole-of-society-approach/Tackling malaria inequity requires a holistic approach, addressing health, gender, and economic disparities. Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:47:01 GMT+0000Paul Adepojuhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/ghana-reduces-malaria-deaths-by-90-per-cent/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/ghana-reduces-malaria-deaths-by-90-per-cent/Malaria mortality in Ghana has fallen by 90 per cent since 2012 thanks to a national action plan and vaccine rollout. Fri, 10 May 2024 05:21:16 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/data-arms-africas-fight-against-malaria/https://www.scidev.net/global/opinions/data-arms-africas-fight-against-malaria/African nations need to tailor interventions based on the local setting as blanket approaches spread precious resources too thin. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 02:14:55 GMT+0000Cynthia Mwasehttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-drug-combo-tackles-malaria-in-hiv-mums/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/new-drug-combo-tackles-malaria-in-hiv-mums/A new malaria treatment designed for pregnant women with HIV could significantly reduce maternal and newborn deaths. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:13:43 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/news/ultrasensitive-tools-detect-asymptomatic-malaria/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/ultrasensitive-tools-detect-asymptomatic-malaria/Researchers say low-density malaria detection can help develop vaccines and treatments. Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:26:06 GMT+0000Dann Okothhttps://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/africas-readies-for-new-malaria-vaccines/https://www.scidev.net/global/podcast/africas-readies-for-new-malaria-vaccines/Putting Africans at the centre of new malaria vaccine production and distribution will be crucial to success, say NGO leaders. Thu, 12 Oct 2023 01:53:15 GMT+0000https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-firms-need-know-how-to-make-new-malaria-jab/https://www.scidev.net/global/news/african-firms-need-know-how-to-make-new-malaria-jab/Developers declined to say whether they would be willing to share IP surrounding the R21/Matrix-M vaccine. Fri, 6 Oct 2023 12:41:09 GMT+0000Ruth Douglas, Julien Chongwang, Jackie Opara