Tropical cyclones in Madagascar lead to sharp spikes in malaria infections – particularly in children – due to interruptions in control efforts, according to a new study.

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Eliminating malaria in many parts of the world where risk of the disease is high may be less difficult than previously thought, international researchers said on Tuesday ...

Facebook's initial partners in the project include UNICEF, the World Economic Forum, the International Medical Corps and the Harvard School of Public Health. The maps, which are part of the social ...

The world's first successful malaria vaccine RTS,S, developed by British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline, only targets falciparum malaria.

Malaria remains a pressing public health challenge especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The 2021 World Malaria Report estimated that there were 241 million cases and about 631,000 deaths from the ...

World Malaria Day 2025: Every year on April 25, World Malaria Day is observed. This day is a global healthcare initiative that raises awareness about malaria, defined as a killer parasitic disease ...

Ninety-five percent of malaria infections and 96% of malaria deaths occur in the World Health Organization’s Africa Region. Children under 5 account for over 80% of deaths, with pregnant women ...

The 2021 World Malaria Report estimated that there were 241 million cases and about 631,000 deaths from the disease across 85 endemic countries.