http://www.scidev.net/ Latest news on [malaria] and the developing world. en http://rss.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/ Critics have questioned the methods of a study claiming that the WHO has greatly underestimated the number of malaria fatalities.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/scientists-dispute-basis-for-malaria-deaths-claim.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaFri, 10 Feb 2012 16:20:00 GMTThe revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/opinions/research-needed-to-tackle-neglected-disease-uncertainties-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaTue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:28 GMTAn integrated control programme means Suriname is close to becoming the first Amazonian country to eliminate malaria.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/suriname-reduces-malaria-cases-by-82-per-cent-in-five-years.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 02 Feb 2012 10:04:54 GMTBhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/bhutan-brings-down-malaria-incidence.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaWed, 01 Feb 2012 10:36:30 GMTIndia's carefully targeted strategy against polio holds lessons for other countries, and for other diseases, argues Priya Shetty.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/opinions/biomed-analysis-learning-from-india-s-polio-success-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaTue, 31 Jan 2012 16:15:35 GMTA modelling study of a promising malaria vaccine finds low transmission areas would benefit the most from mass vaccination.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/areas-with-low-malaria-rates-need-mass-vaccination-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaWed, 25 Jan 2012 17:30:35 GMTThe origin of two genetic sub-types of the malaria parasite P. falciparum in South America has been traced back slaves arriving from Africa, a study says.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/study-reveals-malaria-origin-in-south-america-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaTue, 24 Jan 2012 03:04:13 GMTThe key malaria drug, artemisinin, can now be produced in greater quantities ― from a waste material of the current production process.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/malaria-hopes-rise-as-chemists-produce-cheap-artemisinin.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaMon, 23 Jan 2012 17:44:48 GMTA vaccine candidate that exploits how the malaria parasite enters human red blood cells is set to enter safety trials.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/new-malaria-vaccine-candidate-to-enter-safety-trials.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 22 Dec 2011 16:54:28 GMTThe WHO recommends supplying iron-deficient children with micronutrients, but a study finds this may increase their risk of malaria.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/micronutrient-supplementation-may-increase-malaria-risk-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 15 Dec 2011 16:55:39 GMTOnce malaria patients are in intensive care, Plasmodium vivax is just as likely to kill as P. falciparum, according to researchers.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/vivax-malaria-more-deadly-than-thought-say-scientists.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaMon, 12 Dec 2011 17:17:39 GMTGlobal funding for R&D on neglected diseases has suffered a blow, with funders pulling out in the wake of the economic crisis.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/neglected-diseases-see-cut-in-research-funding.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 08 Dec 2011 17:34:12 GMTScientists have identified a single step that the deadly Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite appears to rely on to invade cells.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/key-malaria-parasite-discovery-raises-vaccine-hopes.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaWed, 09 Nov 2011 18:01:08 GMTWe need a clearer understanding of disease patterns and ecosystem impacts before embarking on eradication strategies, says Ummer Rashid Zargar.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/editor-letters/proceed-with-caution-on-disease-eradication-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaWed, 26 Oct 2011 17:17:45 GMTResults from phase III clinical trials in Africa show a vaccine protects children from malaria, but with a modest efficacy.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/trial-success-may-mean-2015-release-for-malaria-vaccine.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 20 Oct 2011 17:46:22 GMTFocussing on the steps needed to eradicate malaria, not just control it, can broaden and stimulate support for health research agendas.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/editorials/eradicating-disease-an-ambitious-but-energising-goal-1.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaFri, 14 Oct 2011 16:39:44 GMTPakistan is tapping Asian expertise in dengue research, but this does not extend to improving surveillance.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/pakistan-seeks-asian-help-in-dengue-research.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaFri, 23 Sep 2011 12:00:18 GMTDeaths from malaria could be almost stamped out if progress made so far in fighting the disease is maintained, claims a report.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/malaria-deaths-could-vanish-in-ten-years-claims-report.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 22 Sep 2011 17:26:16 GMTA panel set up to review the finances of the Global Fund after the misuse of its grants has recommended a substantial overhaul.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/global-health-fund-needs-substantial-overhaul-.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaThu, 22 Sep 2011 17:02:04 GMTAn international biotechnology centre should begin operations in Nigeria early next year.http://www.scidev.net/en/health/malaria/news/african-biotech-centre-to-target-food-security-disease.html?utm_source=link&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=en_health_malariaTue, 20 Sep 2011 15:05:59 GMT http://c96265.r65.cf3.rackcdn.com/logo_small.gif http://www.scidev.net/