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UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough

Oxford University developed the new three-dose vaccine with help from the Serum Institute of India.

Research suggests the vaccine is more than 75% effective and that protection is maintained for at least another year with a booster. (File Photo)
Published on Oct 03, 2023 08:57 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, London

Why developing the world’s first malaria vaccine has taken so long

The jab is expected to save tens of thousands of children’s lives each year

Malaria, a parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes, is one of Africa’s deadliest diseases. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)
Published on Aug 03, 2023 06:48 PM IST
The Economist

World Malaria Day: Can Malaria cause heart failure? Expert take

World Malaria Day 2023: Malaria may directly or indirectly affect heart and cause heart failure. However, this complication is rare.

Malaria is a protozoan disease which spreads by the bite of infected female anopheles mosquitoes. (Pixabay)
Published on Apr 24, 2023 04:55 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Oxford, Serum initiative: Anti-malaria vaccine’s Phase 3 trials conclude

The R21 malaria vaccine, which is also known as Matrix-M, was designed at the Jenner Institute, University of Oxford, which collaborated with SII in 2020 to manufacture and develop the jab for large-scale supply.

According to WHO, malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Published on Dec 06, 2022 08:33 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Antibody treatment tested as a new tool against malaria: Research

Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million, mainly children under 5 in Africa. The World Health Organization is rolling out the first authorized malaria vaccine for children, but it is about 30% effective and requires four doses.

Malaria killed more than 620,000 people in 2020 and sickened 241 million, mainly children under 5 in Africa.
Published on Nov 01, 2022 04:53 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Malaria spike linked to amphibian die-off: Study

Some frogs, salamanders and other amphibians eat hundreds of mosquito eggs each day. Mosquitoes are a vector for malaria. Scientists wondered, could the crash in amphibians have influenced the rise in malaria cases?

Malaria spike linked to amphibian die-off: Study(Unsplash)
Published on Sep 22, 2022 02:01 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Tapatrisha Das, Washington

Here's how to take care of malaria patients

Are you or your loved one suffering from malaria? Here are some of the guidelines that are helpful for malaria patients

Here's how to take care of malaria patients (Yaroslav Shuraev)
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 02:30 PM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Oxford malaria vaccine: Promising results in trials

Scientists in Oxford, UK, say trials for a new malaria vaccine show it could have a "major impact." They hope to start producing doses by 2023.

Over 95% of the 200 million malaria cases each year are diagnosed in Africa, where fatality rates are highest in infants and babies(AFP)
Published on Sep 09, 2022 09:29 PM IST

World Malaria Day 2022: Health expert shares 3 kitchen remedies to fight malaria

Ahead of World Malaria Day 2022, check out this list of 3 kitchen or home remedies to fight malaria, as revealed by fitness expert

World Malaria Day 2022: Health expert shares 3 kitchen remedies to fight malaria (Pixabay)
Updated on Apr 25, 2022 09:33 AM IST
ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

World Malaria Day 2022: Why pregnant women are at risk of severe disease

World Malaria Day 2022: The mosquito-borne parasitic infection, can cause severe symptoms in expecting mothers, including severe anemia, respiratory distress and infant mortality.

Malaria in pregnancy threatens the well-being of the mother and her developing fetus (File)
Published on Apr 22, 2022 07:15 PM IST

Clinical study finds anti-malaria drugs effective in fighting pulmonary disease

The researchers have believed that the bacterium is capable of sensing and responding to threats in its environment, such as lowered oxygen levels, oxidative stress and acidic pH, which are our body's natural ways of fighting disease.

Clinical study finds anti-malaria drugs effective in fighting pulmonary disease(Shutterstock)
Published on Mar 27, 2022 08:48 AM IST
ANI | , Washington

Assam doctor who took anti-malaria drug amid Covid-19 outbreak dies

“Several doctors are using hydroxychloroquine as self-medication to prevent Covid-19. Barman too took it,” said Nirmal Kumar Hazarika, Pratiksha Hospital’s medical superintendent.

It was not clear if the use of hydroxychloroquine is connected to the death of Utpaljit Barman, 44, a senior anaesthetist at Guwahati-based Pratiksha Hospital, a private health facility.(File photo)
Updated on Mar 30, 2020 11:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By
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