International Medical Corps to Lead PREPARE Team As Part of USAID Pandemic Threats Effort; Project to Focus on Improving Coordinated Emergency Management Nov 5, 2009
Kenyans take part in a parade dubbed "Yes We Can" as part of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) conference in Nairobi November 4, 2009. Participants called on U.S. President Barack. (AlertNet)
Nigeria records first swine flu case in US girl Nov 5, 2009
Medical experts say the prevalence of illnesses such as tuberculosis and malaria in many parts of Africa, combined with a lack of adequate healthcare in rural areas, could mask the spread of swine flu. (For more Reuters Africa coverage and to have your say on the top issues, visit: http://af. (AlertNet)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Nov 5, 2009
Here Mahlatse Gallens reports from northern South Africa on how the battle to tackle malaria is going ... In Dzumeri in Limpopo province, men in blue overalls are readying themselves for the malaria season ... Despite the use of the chemical being banned in many countries over the damage it can cause to the environment and health concerns, South Africa says it has enabled it to drastically reduce malaria incidents in the past four years. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Flooding deluges Somali refugees Nov 5, 2009
There is a fear that the flooding could help spread water-borne diseases and malaria. Camp criticism. (BBC News -- Africa)
"Government is committed to improve sanitation"- Ofosu-Ampofo Nov 5, 2009
Koforidua, Nov 4, GNA - Mr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the Eastern Regional Minister, on Wednesday, reiterated the Government's commitment provide potable water and improve sanitation for all communities to reduce the incidence of diseases, particularly malaria ... Mr Ofosu-Ampofo said available reports indicated that 75 percent of all Out Patient Department (OPD) cases at health facilities in the country were malarial cases and too much resource were being spent on treatment. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Driving around the world Nov 5, 2009
There is no malaria vaccine. Pills to prevent infection have side effects, but if you get infected, you can take a heavier dose of the same drug. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rwanda: Man Who Falsely Claimed Asylum Could Face 20 Yrs Nov 5, 2009
He reportedly told police in Frankfurt that former RPA soldiers had killed his parents in 1994 and yet Court heard that his mother is alive while his father died of malaria in 1992. Irankunda pleaded guilty and apologised to the court. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Continent to Benefit From World's Largest Malaria Vaccine Trial Nov 5, 2009
com: Africa: Continent to Benefit From World's Largest Malaria Vaccine Trial (Page 1 of 1) ... Continent to Benefit From World's Largest Malaria Vaccine Trial ... New York A pivotal efficacy trial of RTS,S, the world's most clinically advanced malaria vaccine candidate, is now underway in seven African countries: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania, a statement made available to Leadership Correspondent in New York has said. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Malaria Vaccine Draws Closer Nov 5, 2009
com: Africa: Malaria Vaccine Draws Closer (Page 1 of 1). Malaria Vaccine Draws Closer ... Nairobi After 20 years of trials, scientists have announced they are on the threshold of discovering a malaria vaccine. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: New Malaria Policy to Guard Spread Nov 5, 2009
com: Kenya: New Malaria Policy to Guard Spread (Page 1 of 1). New Malaria Policy to Guard Spread ... Nairobi At least 80 per cent of Kenyans living in malaria-prone areas will be protected from contracting the disease in the next four years, according to a new plan. (allAfrica.com)
Vaccination: 5 Things You Didn't Know Nov 5, 2009
3- Vaccines in the pipeline include malaria ... According to the World Health Organization's (WHO) World Malaria Report 2008, there were an estimated 247 million malaria cases among 3 ... In August of 2009 the WHO's Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety published a report on the progress of the most promising candidate among a number of potential malaria vaccines, known as RTS,S/AS01, citing that its acceptable safety profile had allowed it to move into phase III clinical trials that began... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Swine flu hits Yanomami Indians in the Amazon Nov 5, 2009
The Yanomami often suffer from malaria and also have seen deaths in the past from outbreaks of illnesses such as measles, yellow fever and hepatitis. In many cases, they have become sick after contact with outsiders. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Double Critical Wake Up with Asempa FM Radio Show Nov 4, 2009
Ghanaians without water, with unstable unreliable electricity running their appliances, with open gutters breeding mosquitoes and causing them major financial expenditures in malaria treatment should make an effort to sacrifice for better living conditions by pushing for change from their elected officers. People should demand accountability of the funds taken as grants and loans for water, for electricity, for the foreign grants that are missing or the over-invoicing or payroll ghost names, and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Kenya: Malteser International starts emergency aid / Effects of El Nio: Drought and flooding in Eastern Africa Nov 4, 2009
In cooperation with the local dioceses Malteser International will provide six health centres, two hospitals and one hospital dispensary with drugs and medical consumables for the treatment of malaria, diarrhoea and bacterial infections ... "Humidity, cool temperatures and destruction of infrastructures caused by the now occurring flooding will result in a rising number of malaria and pneumonia infections. As there is rarely potable water available, hygiene conditions are deteriorating - this is... (AlertNet)
Ghana must deal with Invasive Alien Species - Ayittey Nov 4, 2009
The weed also contributes to the prevalence of diseases such as bilharzia and malaria especially in the Volta River system, where water hyacinth is a refuge for the intermediate hosts of the parasites. Ms Ayittey said in the Tano River and lagoon complex as well as the Volta River systems, water hyacinth and Kariba weeds had adversely affected fisheries, water supplies and the livelihood of the people living in those communities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
First malaria vaccine 'ready in 3-5 years' Nov 4, 2009
First malaria vaccine 'ready in 3-5 years ... A laboratory technician collects a blood sample from a infant suspected to have malaria in Bagamoyo, north of Dar es Salaam in October 2009 ... The most clinically advanced malaria vaccine so far should be ready for use in three to five years after Phase three trials began in May, researchers have said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
New vaccine offers hope in malaria battle Nov 4, 2009
A mother watches over her child who is suffering from severe malaria in the Siaya hospital in Western Kenya ... Blood streamed into the anemic 4-month-old who already has malaria, the mosquito-borne disease that kills a million African children every year ... "Malaria is one of the deadliest sicknesses for children," the nurse said words that sent the young mother into a crumpled heap on the bed beside her wide-eyed baby boy, wrapped in a blue-and-yellow floral blanket. (MSNBC -- Health)
Malaria drug potency is restored Nov 4, 2009
Mosquitoes carry the malaria parasite. Scientists have found a way to breathe new life into an old anti-malarial drug which had been rendered almost useless ... Chloroquine was hugely successful in combating the disease when launched in the 1950s - but the malaria parasite gradually became resistant. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
AFRICA: Turning to traditional medicines in fight against malaria Nov 4, 2009
NAIROBI, 4 November 2009 () - Encouraging the use of traditional African herbal medicines could prevent some of the one million malarial deaths on the continent, according to specialists attending a conference www ... Many poor communities, especially in rural settings, cannot afford modern malarial drugs and many people die due to inaccessibility of treatment ... "Malaria kills many people in Africa, both children and adults, despite the availability of free treatment in certain African... (AlertNet)
Tap wealth of local products emerging to fight 'neglected' diseases of poor: study Nov 3, 2009
More than 30 such diseases, caused by worms, protozoa, bacteria, fungi or viruses, afflict the poorest people in the poorest countries, and collectively cause a health burden comparable to malaria, tuberculosis or AIDS (known as the "Big 3" tropical diseases) ... They found such firms collectively produced 123 products (such as vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests) for all "neglected" diseases, including the "Big 3" (malaria, tuberculosis or AIDS) ... Working at the nexus of science,... (EurekAlert!)
Winners for the Tenth Annual McLendon Scholarship Awards Announced Nov 3, 2009
He was elected as co-marketing chair for Nothing But Nets, a non-profit organization in partnership with the NBA whose purpose is raise money to purchase nets for children in Africa to prevent malaria by means of a basketball clinic. Randolph was also co-chair of the operations committee for the UFC/Florida Special Olympics charity golf tournament and was selected as a speaker for Health Masters to educate young children about the issue of child obesity and the importance of making healthy... (Nacda.com)
Living and Learning: Inside Magis Row Nov 3, 2009
We are collecting gloves and fundraising for shipping costs and additional gloves to send to a malaria clinic in Uganda. Medical examination gloves] are a simple product they are in desperate need of, Toth said. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Leading organizations join forces to launch first annual World Pneumonia Day Nov 3, 2009
Pneumonia takes the lives of more children under 5 than measles, malaria, and AIDS combined. The disease takes the life of one child every 15 seconds, and accounts for 20% of all deaths of children under 5 worldwide. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
IVCC announces monitoring and evaluation system at MIM Nov 3, 2009
IVCC will showcase its new Malaria Decision Support System (MDSS) at the 5th Pan-African Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) conference in Nairobi, Kenya, 1-6 November 2009 ... The MDSS, being demonstrated on IVCC's stand in the exhibition area, is a best practice, continuous surveillance system that integrates monitoring and evaluation data from a malaria control programme and presents it in a web-based, real time geographic format to assist with intervention planning. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Africa: Experts Unveil New Malaria Testing Kits Nov 3, 2009
com: Africa: Experts Unveil New Malaria Testing Kits (Page 1 of 1). Experts Unveil New Malaria Testing Kits ... Nairobi Newly developed malaria testing technologies could help shift diagnoses from the current hit or miss management to treating only the confirmed cases. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya wants Sudan Peace Agreement implementedNigeria gets apology for diplomatic snubKibaki, Kiir hold talks ahead of AU SummitBADEA approves US$61m to finance new projects Somalian prime minister to visit BrusselsLibya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in SomaliaUganda 'regrets' arresting Somali minister Kabila, Mugabe hold talksDRC, Turkey to sign air traffic contractKinshasa hosts 3rd international conference on womenDR Congo pays tribute to late popular musician, Franco Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE Scientists aim high as Nairobi malaria confab opensNairobi, Kenya (PANA) - The world?s largest malaria conference opened here Monday, with a call for substantial andsustained support for research to guide evidence-based policies and the development of new malaria tools, which togethercould save countless lives. 02/11/2009 Full Text... Nov 3, 2009
Scientists aim high as Nairobi malaria confab opens. Scientists aim high as Nairobi malaria confab opens ... s largest malaria conference opened here Mon day, with a call for substantial and sustained support for research to guide evidence-based policies and the developm ent of new malaria tools, which together could save countless lives. (Panapress.com)
GIVE LIFESAVING GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Nov 3, 2009
Other giving options include bed nets to protect children from malaria, medicines to prevent HIV transmission from mothers to their children and clean water in Cambodia. Browse other gifts online at www. (AlertNet)
Global challenges and opportunities in fighting HIV/AIDS and neglected diseases Nov 3, 2009
Across the board, HIV treatment programs must be restructured to maximize benefits at the lowest possible costs, according to Anil Soni of the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative and Rajat Gupta of the Global Fund to Fight HIV, TB, and Malaria ... Today, more than 30 diseases caused by worms, protozoa, bacteria, fungi, or viruses afflict the poorest people in the poorest countries, and collectively cause as much burden as does malaria or AIDS. Global health researchers argue these conditions are... (EurekAlert!)
World's largest malaria vaccine trial now underway in 7 African countries Nov 3, 2009
NAIROBI, KENYA November 3, 2009 A pivotal efficacy trial of RTS,S, the world's most clinically advanced malaria vaccine candidate, is now underway in seven African countries: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique and Tanzania. The trial, which is expected to involve up to 16,000 children, is on schedule, with more than 5,000 children already enrolled, researchers announced Tuesday at the 5th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria Pan-African Malaria Conference ... Developing a... (EurekAlert!)
Danforth gets $100,000 to combat malaria Nov 3, 2009
Danforth Center gets $100,000 to combat malaria - St. Louis Business Journal ... Danforth Center gets $100,000 to combat malaria ... has received a $100,000 grant from the to engineer microalgae that kills only mosquito larvae that transmit malaria. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
UN: $39 billion needed for pneumonia Nov 3, 2009
The plea for money is less than what has been spent on more high-profile diseases like AIDS, despite the fact pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Millions die because of high malaria drug prices Nov 3, 2009
A girl plays as a health worker fumigates a slum to prevent malaria in Mumbai October 23, 2009 ... LONDON - Nearly a million people die from malaria each year because they cannot afford the most effective treatment and instead often buy old drugs to which the malaria parasite has become resistant, researchers said on Monday ... Artemisinin combination therapy, or ACT, drugs made by firms such as Novartis and Sanofi-Aventis can cost as much as 65 times the daily minimum wage in some African... (MSNBC -- Health)
New vaccine offers hope in Africa's malaria battle Nov 3, 2009
Blood streamed into the anemic 4-month-old who already has malaria, the mosquito-borne disease that kills a million African children every year. In this Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 picture a mother watches over her child who is suffering from severe malaria in the Siaya hospital in Western Kenya ... (AP Photo/Karel Prinsloo) In a photo made Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 a doctor explains procedures to a man who's two children suffer from malaria in order to receive a new vaccine at the Walter Reed Project... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Ineffective monotherapies common in high-burden malarious countries Nov 2, 2009
(November 2, 2009; Nairobi) ACTwatch, a research project led by PSI, in collaboration with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, released evidence today that indicates that artemisinin combination therapy, the most effective medicines for treating malaria, continue to have a significantly low presence on the market among populations considered to be most at risk. Announcing the results at the 5th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Pan-African Malaria Conference in Nairobi,... (EurekAlert!)
U.N. plan calls for $39 billion to fight pneumonia Nov 2, 2009
The plea for money is less than what has been spent on more high-profile diseases like AIDS, despite the fact pneumonia kills more children than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. "This is very simply the biggest killer people never hear about," said Orin Levine, a public health expert at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health, who has advised WHO and UNICEF. Pneumonia accounts for about 20% of all child deaths every year; AIDS causes about 2. (Florida Today)
Kenya: Swine Flu Cases Traced to the UK Nov 2, 2009
"Relatively high rates of malnutrition and human immunodeficiency virus, malaria, and other infectious diseases, combined with limited health-care infrastructure and reduced healthcare utilisation, create the possibility that the H1N1 pandemic could cause more severe disease and deaths (than elsewhere).". Kenya currently has one of the most elaborate flu surveillance programmes on the continent. (allAfrica.com)
Scientists calls for sustained research on Malaria Nov 2, 2009
NAIROBI, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- World's largest malaria conference kicked off in Nairobi late Sunday with a call for substantial and sustained support for research to guide evidence-based policies and the development of new malaria tools, which together could save countless lives. The fifth Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) Pan-African Conference brings together 2,000 researchers, health workers, public health officials, policymakers and activists from across Africa and around the world ...... (Xinhuanet, China)
Major Advance In Human Antibody Therapy Against Deadly Nipah Virus Nov 1, 2009
8, 2009) Two highly lethal viruses that have emerged in recent outbreaks are susceptible to chloroquine, an established drug used to prevent and treat malaria, according to a new basic science study in the. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Benin: Insecticide 'Wallpaper' Lethal to Malaria Mosquitoes Nov 1, 2009
com: Benin: Insecticide 'Wallpaper' Lethal to Malaria Mosquitoes (Page 1 of 1) ... Insecticide 'Wallpaper' Lethal to Malaria Mosquitoes ... Cotonou 'Wallpapering' huts with sheeting made from insecticide-treated plastic could be a new tool for malaria control, research in Benin shows. (allAfrica.com)
Ghana: China to Offer Scholarships to Ghanaians Nov 1, 2009
This study abroad programme, according to him, will help to reduce malaria and improve the living standards of Ghanaians. He made these statements at the donation and sod- cutting ceremony for establishment of Anti-Malaria Research Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra ... In addition, the Chinese government has donated 55 pieces of medical equipment worth US$447,000, constituting a fully functional anti malaria research centre. (allAfrica.com)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
From swine flu to malaria, how jetliners can spread disease. Plus: Is the air on planes really as dirty as we think. (Salon)
CDC and guns here it goes again! Oct 31, 2009
So, the CDC started out as a federal pest control company with a sole purpose of killing mosquitoes in order to reduce malaria, which used to be a big problem in the south. It very organically branched out to other diseases, and away from just Control towards Prevention (Communicable Disease Center -> Center for Disease Control -> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Vaccination is essential to prevent world's leading child killer: Pneumonia Oct 31, 2009
Pneumonia, a severe inflammation of the lungs usually caused by infection, is responsible for one in four child deaths, more than HIV/AIDs, malaria and measles combined. Each year, it kills approximately 1. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Media availability: The role of biomedical research in malaria eradication Oct 31, 2009
Although malaria has been controlled in many local and regional populations, the permanent elimination of malaria parasites throughout the world remains an elusive goal, and the disease continues to claim nearly one million lives each year. In 2007, Bill and Melinda Gates called for a renewed effort to eradicate malaria worldwide ... Some skeptics have questioned the feasibility of doing so because of failed attempts to eradicate malaria in the 20th century. (EurekAlert!)
Aid for child illnesses stalls amid focus on AIDS fight Oct 31, 2009
5 million young children a year in developing countries -- more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined -- but only four in 10 of those who need the oral rehydration solution that can prevent death for pennies get it ... Obama has promised to put greater focus on child and maternal health and proposed a 53 percent increase next year in money to fight malaria, a major killer of African children, the Global Health Council estimated ... New methods of distributing rehydration salts and cheap zinc... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
* Renowned scientist warns of devastation in Africa Oct 30, 2009
There will be less drinking water, diseases such as malaria will spread and the poorest will be hit the hardest as farmland is damaged in the coming century, Conway wrote. There is already evidence that Africa is warming faster than the global average, with more warm spells and fewer extremely cold days. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
In India, no toilet, no bride Oct 30, 2009
The government estimates that less than 30 percent of villagers have access to latrines, which poses serious health risks and increases the threat of deadly diseases like typhoid and malaria. To help overcome the enormity of the sanitation challenge, the government is offering incentives to encourage villagers to build bathrooms. (CNN -- World)
Cell phones become handheld tools for global development Oct 30, 2009
AMPATH trains Kenyan community health workers who conduct door-to-door testing in rural areas for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and offer ongoing personalized health counseling. Hartung and Anokwa traveled to Kenya this summer to meet with AMPATH's community health workers and do a trial run with 10 phones. (EurekAlert!)
Gates Foundation wants global health push Oct 29, 2009
Foundation officials are highlighting four key strategies as a key to success for better health globally: immunizing 90 percent of children with vaccines, stepping up the fight against malaria, providing basic health services to at least 75 percent of pregnant women and newborns, and treating more people for diarrhea and pneumonia. Video: Gates Foundation pushes health. (CNN -- Health)
Members of NGOs on malaria attends workshop Oct 29, 2009
Accra, Oct. 28, GNA - The Greater Accra Regional branch of Ghana Coalition of non-governmental organisations (NGO) on Malaria, has began a workshop to educate members on effective proposal writing to enable them secure sponsorships towards efforts to fight the disease. The two-day workshop would also build the capacity of members and educate them on symptoms of malaria and effective elimination of the disease in the country ... After the workshop, members are expected to source funds from... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Heavy rains ravish hunger stricken East Africa Oct 29, 2009
Waterborne diseases like malaria, cholera and dengue fever can severely affect the local population, as they are already exhausted from malnutrition and other health issues, and resistance levels are very low. The IFRC is now working to increase its disaster preparedness in areas at risk, especially in terms of medical supplies and water- and sanitation items. (AlertNet)
Volunteer crew spreads hope via boat Oct 29, 2009
Kaplan said many have diarrheal diseases, malaria, malnutrition and minor illnesses that become serious because of the lack of treatment. The Floating Doctors will help distribute millions of chewable tablets used to deworm children when they arrive in mid-November, he said. (CNN)
Africare to Honor Grammy Award-Winner John Legend at 2009 Africare Dinner Oct 29, 2009
Tim Ziemer, US Malaria Coordinator, President's Malaria Initiative. General William E. "Kip" Ward, Commander, U.S. Africa Command. (allAfrica.com)
A year on the road Oct 29, 2009
There is no malaria vaccine. Pills to prevent infection have side effects, but if you get infected, you can take a heavier dose of the same drug. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Zambia: Nation Heads for Malaria-Free Status Oct 28, 2009
com: Zambia: Nation Heads for Malaria-Free Status (Page 1 of 1). Nation Heads for Malaria-Free Status ... Lusaka HEALTH Minister Kapembwa Simbao has said Zambia is advancing towards the malaria-free status after reducing the prevalence rate to an average of 35 cases in every 1,000 people. (allAfrica.com)
Medical notes: HIV Oct 28, 2009
In the early disease, people who are HIV positive can develop illnesses that people with normal immune systems can also get, such as tuberculosis, malaria, blood poisoning and some skin infections. However, individuals with HIV may take longer to recover. (BBC News -- Europe)
Bill Gates, "Impatient Optimist" on Health Oct 28, 2009
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Continues Push for HIV, Malaria Prevention and Treatment in Africa. Font size. (CBS News)
Bill Gates urges more spending on global health Oct 28, 2009
The two were in Washington to urge policymakers and others to continue or even increase federal dollars spent on programs to fight AIDS, malaria and other diseases in underdeveloped nations. We re seeing a lot of hope on the ground, said Melinda Gates. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Malaria drug potency is restored Oct 28, 2009
Mosquitoes carry the malaria parasite. Scientists have found a way to breathe new life into an old anti-malarial drug which had been rendered almost useless ... Chloroquine was hugely successful in combating the disease when launched in the 1950s - but the malaria parasite gradually became resistant. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Oct 28, 2009
Here Mahlatse Gallens reports from northern South Africa on how the battle to tackle malaria is going ... In Dzumeri in Limpopo province, men in blue overalls are readying themselves for the malaria season ... Despite the use of the chemical being banned in many countries over the damage it can cause to the environment and health concerns, South Africa says it has enabled it to drastically reduce malaria incidents in the past four years. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Cancer doctors reach out to Africa Oct 27, 2009
In fact, cancer in general kills more people in sub-Saharan Africa than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined, according to the WHO.. But unlike the United States, where Casper does his research on a beautiful campus filled with labs and doctors, Uganda at the time had one oncologist for a nation of 30 million at the tiny Uganda Cancer Institute in Kampala. (The Augusta Chronicle)
For jumping spiders, blood perfume is sexy Oct 27, 2009
Scientists have even found this 5-millimeter-long spider infested with the deadly malaria parasite, suggesting these predators could help control the lethal disease ... (It was the first time the lab-bred mosquitoes had fed on blood, so the researchers didn't run the risk of contracting malaria. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Growing threat of substandard, counterfeit medicines addressed by new USAID-USP agreement Oct 27, 2009
Fake medicines -- as being sold in Senegal -- are a major public health threat for patients with life-threatening diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis ... October 26, 2009 With substandard and counterfeit versions of medicines intended to treat life-threatening diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis posing a growing threat throughout the developing world, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) will expand... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Promising New Path For Treating Traumas Discovered Oct 27, 2009
13, 2009) The means by which most deadly malaria parasites are detected and killed by the mosquitoes that carry them is revealed for the first time in research published in Science ... 16, 2009) Looking at the retina in the eyes of patients with cerebral malaria has provided scientists with a vital insight into why malaria infection in the brain is so deadly. (Science Daily)
Race not an issue when it comes to love, says Kournikova Oct 27, 2009
She is also grateful to have found her new passion to raise awareness on malaria, sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS among youths. I can pick and choose now and give my time to causes that I have a passion about, she said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
