Africa
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The soup drug-on malaria watch
Some indigenous soup recipes, imported to the UK by immigrant communities, contain anti-malarial properties, scientists reveal today. Read more
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Malaria drug target stops parasite entering liver
New drug targets that aim to stop malaria parasites entering the liver have been identified in the first study of its kind, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Malaria gene clue to new vaccine
Scientists say they have discovered the genetic pathway by which the malaria parasite moved from gorillas and to infect humans. Read more
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Temperature-proof artificial tropical vaccine unveiled
British scientists have successfully engineered a tropical disease vaccine that does not need refrigeration, it was announced last night. Read more
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World progress on child and maternal health measured
The world has made substantial improvements in child and maternal health this century, according to a major analysis. Read more
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Malaria science advances amid eradication pessimism
British scientists have unveiled major discoveries about malaria – as the World Health Organisation warned the disease would not be eradicated in the near future. Read more
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Success for African post-partum contraception programme
A royal college initiative to provide post-partum family planning services to women in two African countries has proved successful, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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DRC Ebola – still no closer to elimination
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported a new outbreak of Ebola in the city of Goma – while two Ebola responders have been murdered in their home, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported yesterday. Read more
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20 million children missed lifesaving vaccines
More than one in ten children worldwide – about 20 million – missed out on lifesaving vaccines in 2018, according to new data from WHO and UNICEF. Read more
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Global support plea for Ebola crisis
An expert has criticised the decision not to declare the latest Ebola outbreak in Africa a global emergency. Read more