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UP-led study finds aloe plant could impede life cycle of malaria-carrying parasite

Malaria

UP-led study finds aloe plant could impede life cycle of malaria-carrying parasite

Issued by University of Pretoria 14 Feb 2023

We're a step closer to figuring out why mosquitoes bite some people and not others

Malaria

We're a step closer to figuring out why mosquitoes bite some people and not others

Madelien Wooding & Yvette Naude 19 May 2021

Mosquitoes and parasites do not respect country borders. CDC/James Gathan

Malaria

As the malaria season begins in southern Africa, Covid-19 complicates the picture

Jaishree Raman & Shüné Oliver 6 Nov 2020

Malaria

Malaria parasites in Nigeria are genetically diverse: a danger but also a useful tool

Segun Isaac Oyedeji 20 Oct 2020

Anopheles Stephensi, Sem. Photo By BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Malaria

Breakthrough: microbe found to block the transmission of malaria

Jeremy Herren 9 Jun 2020

Mosquito eggs can remain viable for years even in dry conditions and hatch after heavy persistent rains. Shutterstock

Infectious Diseases

Heavy rains put Kenya at risk of mosquito-borne diseases

Eunice Anyango Owino 23 Jan 2020

Vector control targeting the larval phase of the mosquito’s life cycle can be successful. Shutterstock

Malaria

Killing mosquito larvae can contribute towards malaria elimination

Tiaan de Jager & Taneshka Kruger 30 May 2019

Three species of immature mosquito: the common house mosquito, and the malaria vectors An. arabiensis and An. funestus. Supplied

Malaria

#WorldMalariaDay: How higher temperatures and pollution are affecting mosquitoes

Shüné Oliver 24 Apr 2019

Antimalarial drugs on bed nets could lead to drop in malaria transmission

Malaria

Antimalarial drugs on bed nets could lead to drop in malaria transmission

12 Mar 2019

A close-up of a female Anopheles arabiensis feeding. Author supplied

Malaria

South Africa investigates sterilising mosquitoes in anti-malaria drive

Givemore Munhenga 9 Nov 2018

Developing new malaria drugs before its too late

Malaria

Developing new malaria drugs before its too late

Richard Kamwi and Havana Chikoto 20 Aug 2018

Malaria

Scientists design a novel formula that repels and kills mosquitoes

Walter Focke, Mthokozisi Sibanda & Taneshka Kruger 10 May 2018

Why Kenya isn't winning the war against malaria in some counties

Malaria

Why Kenya isn't winning the war against malaria in some counties

Eunice Anyango Owino 23 Apr 2018

Release of sterile mosquitoes a "publicity stunt"

Malaria

Release of sterile mosquitoes a "publicity stunt"

14 Feb 2018

Climate change could enlarge malaria areas in SA

Malaria

Climate change could enlarge malaria areas in SA

10 Mar 2017

Bacteria could spell the end for mosquito-borne diseases

Malaria

Bacteria could spell the end for mosquito-borne diseases

7 Jun 2016

The sprayers are the true heroes in fighting malaria in Mozambique

Malaria

Mozambique tackles Africa's smallest killer

20 Apr 2016

Help fight misery of malaria

Malaria

Help fight misery of malaria

17 Apr 2015

Gene clues point to Cambodia for resistant malaria

Malaria

Gene clues point to Cambodia for resistant malaria

30 Apr 2013

Online mapping tool tracks insecticide-resistant malaria

Malaria

Online mapping tool tracks insecticide-resistant malaria

29 Apr 2013

Online mapping system helps fight malaria

Online Media

Online mapping system helps fight malaria

26 Apr 2013

Transgenic fungal approach can fight against malaria and bug-borne diseases

Malaria

Transgenic fungal approach can fight against malaria and bug-borne diseases

25 Feb 2011

Never take malaria lightly - International SOS

Malaria

Never take malaria lightly - International SOS

17 Jan 2011

New insect control method can bring decline in malaria-bearing mosquitoes

Malaria

New insect control method can bring decline in malaria-bearing mosquitoes

15 Nov 2010

Grape news on malaria front

Malaria

Grape news on malaria front

8 Nov 2010

Combined approach to fight malaria

Malaria

Combined approach to fight malaria

16 Aug 2010

'Needle-free' intervention as natural vaccine against malaria

Malaria

'Needle-free' intervention as natural vaccine against malaria

20 Jul 2010

Infectious Diseases

Study shows biodiversity loss drives human infections

4 Dec 2009

Medical Research

DNA barcoding of mosquito species deployed against elephantiasis

30 Apr 2009

Medical Research

Gene found that shows which malarial mosquitos will be killed by insecticides

5 Feb 2009

Malaria

Vaccine against malaria could be ready in five years

10 Dec 2008

Malaria

SADC ministers mark Malaria Day

Gabi Khumalo 11 Nov 2008

Malaria

Malaria breakthrough from Australia

15 Jul 2008

Malaria

The effect of parental rearing conditions on offspring life history in Anopheles stephensi

28 Sep 2007

Malaria

Nile tilapia fish beats malaria

14 Aug 2007

Malaria

Experts to discuss anti-malaria innovations

11 Jun 2007