Malaria

A baby is tested for malaria in a village in Chad.

Tackling emerging anti-malarial drug resistance in Africa

Malaria antimalarial drug resistanceWHO has launched a new strategy to respond to the urgent problem of antimalarial drug resistance in Africa. The report ‘Strategy to Respond to Anti-malarial Drug Resistance in Africa’ (here), is being released during this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, a global annual campaign to improve awareness of the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics and other medicines.

Studies reveal emerging resistance to first–line treatments

Are antimalarial drugs still effective?

Studies reveal emerging resistance to first–line treatments

Community health volunteers attending to Delourice.

The allies protecting pregnant women from malaria in Africa

Community health workers take a leading role in preventing and treating the killer disease

Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine

Over 1 million African children protected by first malaria vaccine

Ahead of World Malaria Day (25 April), WHO calls for continued innovation to save lives.

Infant surrounded by protective malaria bed net in Ghana. Photo: World Bank/Arne Hoel

Widespread use of DDT for malaria control worries environmentalist

Botswana researcher and member of the global DDT Expert Group, Prof Bontle Mbongwe, says decisions on use should be based on science.

In Malawi, children learn about malaria and mosquitoes in school classes. A teacher explains about mosquitoes and malaria. Photo: WHO

Prevent malaria - save lives: WHO push for prevention on World Malaria Day, 25th April

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