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15 04, 2013

WHO launches emergency response to anti-malarial drug resistance

2017-04-26T12:35:10+00:00

On World Malaria Day, 25 April, WHO recognizes significant accomplishments in preventing and controlling malaria, including in high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa, but highlights the threat of antimalarial drug resistance in south-east Asia’s Greater Mekong subregion, where an emergency response is now being launched. “In recent years endemic countries, including countries in sub-Saharan Africa, have [...]

15 12, 2011

Malaria during Pregnancy: New study assesses risks during first trimester

2017-04-26T12:35:23+00:00

The largest ever study to assess the effects of malaria and its treatment in the first trimester of pregnancy has shown that the disease significantly increases the risk of miscarriage but that treating with antimalarial drugs is relatively safe and reduces this risk. In the study, carried out at the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) [...]