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Zambia launches Malaria vaccine

Zambia launches malaria vaccine to protect over half a million children

Lusaka – The Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the…
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Ethiopia Introduces Malaria Vaccine to Protect Children and Strengthen Health Systems

Ethiopia Introduces Malaria Vaccine to Protect Children and Strengthen Health Systems

21 October 2025 | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has officially…
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African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

African health ministers call for urgent action as progress against malaria stalls

Lusaka – Progress against malaria in the African region has…
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Ministerial Malaria Champions Step Up Malaria Fight with New Commitments and Accountability Scorecard

Ministerial malaria champions step up malaria fight with new commitments and accountability scorecard

Lusaka – Ministers of Health, partners, and global health…
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Anti-vector control agent in Fonton, Praia

Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control Agents

Praia, Cabo Verde — Strengthening the Capacity of Vector Control…
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Dr Pandey (right) WHO technical officer for tropical vector-borne diseases, and a team exploring the breeding grounds of mosquitoes

Strengthening Malaria elimination strategies in South Africa

Pretoria - World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with…
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Uganda's 24,2 hours initiative: A game changer in malaria mortality reduction

Uganda's 24,2 hours initiative: A game changer in malaria mortality reduction

In Uganda, a country that shoulders the third-highest burden of…
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Vaccination au Mali

Mali: Greater protection for children against malaria

Bamako – Fatoumata, aged 2 years and 4 months and wearing one of her…
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World malaria day 2025: Malaria ends with us

World malaria day 2025: malaria ends with us

Today, as Uganda commemorates World Malaria Day in Gulu District, we…
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World Malaria Day: 25 April 2025

World Malaria Day: 25 April 2025

Key Message from the WHO South Africa Country Representative Ms…
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