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Dangote urges govt, private sector partnership to eliminate malaria globally

Chairman of Nigeria’s National Malaria Elimination Council and United Nations Malaria Ambassador, Aliko Dangote, has urged governments and the private sector to urgently intensify coordinated efforts to eliminate malaria, describing the present period as critical in the global fight against one of the world’s deadliest diseases. Speaking to mark the 2026 World Malaria Day, Dangote […]

Cameroon launches malaria vaccination program to combat disease
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Cameroon launches malaria vaccination program to combat disease

Cameroon has initiated a malaria vaccination program to assist alleviate the load on the country’s health-care system. With the vaccination program starting today, this step is a big milestone for the West African country, given the disease’s prevalence in the region. WHO approved GSK’s RTS,S vaccine for use alongside mosquito nets in the national campaign. […]

New mosquito species 'Steve' threatens malaria fight in Nigeria, others
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New mosquito species ‘Steve’ threatens malaria fight in Nigeria, others

Nigeria and other African countries are at risk of malaria over the discovery of a mosquito species known as “Steve” (scientifically named Anopheles stephensi) which can be responsible for an increase in malaria cases and is raising serious public health concerns. According to the World Health Organization, the “Steve” mosquito, which is found in South […]