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India achieved 28% reduction in malaria cases in 2018 : WHO report

Malaria cases dropped by 28 per cent in 2018 compared to 2017, while there was 24 per cent decline in cases between 2016 and 2017

Sales of anti-malarial drugs jump 76% on the back of long rainy season

The long, rainy season and the ensuing rise in antibiotic (anti-infective category) sales boosted the overall growth of the domestic pharma industry during the September quarter

New compound can prevent growth of malaria parasite, reveals study

The study also noted that the compound was effective against other species of Plasmodium

Going beyond research to help us stay ahead of the dreaded mosquito

More than new research, better monitoring of vector-borne diseases and a safer environment are what can help us stay ahead of the mosquito, writes Ritwik Sharma

Multi-drug resistant malaria spreading rapidly in Asia: Lancet study

The study reveals the importance of ongoing genomic surveillance to inform public health malaria control strategies, researchers said.

Travelling to a malaria endemic area? Some simple steps to keep you safe

Several factors influence your chance of getting malaria in a particular area. Understanding these can help you to avoid or least minimise the risk

Malaria still a big killer: Epigenetics is key to finding its Achilles heel

Africa is home to 70% of the world's malaria cases and 90% of deaths

Winning the fight against malaria

An anti-malaria vaccine could be a potent additional weapon in the country's fight against this disease

World Malaria Report 2018: Led by Odisha, India reduces cases by 3 million

With about 9.5 million malaria cases in 2017, down 3 million cases since 2016, India is no longer among the top three countries with the highest malaria burden

Super malaria spreading in Southeast Asia at alarming rate: Scientists

About 212 million people are infected with malaria each year

Malaria to be eliminated from at least 15 states in next 3 years: Govt

Malaria cases have consistently declined from two million in 2001 to 0.88 million in 2013

Why medicinal plants could play an important role in treating malaria

Medicinal plants have ingredients that can treat a condition or used to manufacture useful drugs

Malaria parasite triggers body smell that lures mosquitoes

The mosquitoes are also attracted more quickly and drink more blood

Malaria infection depends on number of parasites, not bites

Malaria is spread when mosquitoes bite humans and release microscopic parasites

Malaria depends on number of parasites, not bites: study

Only registered malaria vaccine, RTS,S, has had only partial efficacy in recent trials

Malaria toll in Delhi rises to 6

After Dengue and chikungunya outbreak, now malaria is emerging as a major health threat in the national capital

Man dies of malaria in Delhi, 'first' fatality in 5 years

Praveen Sharma, a resident of Mandawali, died at Safdarjung Hospital Sunday evening after suffering multi- organ failure

Six African nations could be malaria-free by 2020: WHO

These countries are Algeria, Botswana, Cape Verde, Comoros, South Africa and Swaziland