WHO disease outbreak news report1 on malaria underscores the challenges posed in DR Congo and neighbouring regions.2 The update identifies acute respiratory infections complicated by malaria, with 891 ...
The country of Georgia has been certified malaria-free following a nearly century-long fight to combat the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday.
Direct invasion of brain tissue is just one way the parasite wreaks havoc on the human body. Cerebral malaria can cause changes in consciousness or seizures. Without treatment, the disease usually ...