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The fight against malaria is bearing fruit in Burkina Faso

The fight against malaria is bearing fruit in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou—In Nabrabogo, a village in the Boussé health district in…
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Angola Strengthens Its Response to Malaria and Focuses on Vaccination to Save Lives

Even before dawn, Maria left her home in the municipality of Cazenga…
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São Tomé and Príncipe reinforces commitment to malaria elimination during World Malaria Day celebrations

São Tomé, 25 April — São Tomé and Príncipe marked World Malaria Day…
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Malaria in Angola: Now we can. Now we must!

By: Dr. Nzuzi Katondi, WHO Malaria OfficerOn 25 April, the world…
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Children better protected against malaria in Togo

Children better protected against malaria in Togo

Lomé—When his daughter developed a high fever, Jean did not hesitate…
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Driven to End Malaria

World Malaria Day 2026: Message from Shenaaz El-Halabi, WHO Representative in South Africa

Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.25 April 2026,…
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Training of spraying team for malaria indoor residual spraying in Limpopo, South Africa.

Story from the Field: South Africa Uses Microstratification to Drive Toward Malaria Elimination

In the far north-east of South Africa, malaria once returned quietly…
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Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Africa’s routine vaccine systems deliver gains against cancer and malaria, but funding pressures loom

Brazzaville/Geneva—Africa’s routine immunization programmes are…
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Joint Press Release: Japan, Zimbabwe, and UN Agencies unite to strengthen Zimbabwe’s health systems and boost food security

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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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