L9LS monoclonal antibody reduces malaria infection in children in western Kenya
A malaria shot for babies shows real protection in Kenya
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the L9LS monoclonal antibody in infants and children in a high perennial malaria transmission set…
A long-acting antibody shot reduced malaria infections by 43% in young children in Kenya, with no major safety concerns.
Narrative review outlines VLP engineering strategies for broadly protective vaccines against multiple viral pathogens.
New Vaccine Map Helps Pick Best Tools
This narrative review examines virus-like particle (VLP) engineering strategies, including genetic fusion, modular conjugation, and nucleic …
Imagine trying to fix a leaky roof with every tool in the shed.
Observational cross-sectional study on environmental covariates and malaria prevalence in Tanzania
Does the grass and shrubs near your home affect malaria risk?
This observational cross-sectional study in Mainland Tanzania examined household-level environmental covariates and malaria parasite prevale…
This matters because where you live can change your family's malaria risk. In Tanzania, researchers found that more grass or shrubs near hom…
Phase Ia trial of RH5.1 protein with Matrix-M adjuvant in malaria-naive UK adults showed safety and similar immunogenicity across two booster regimens.
A Malaria Vaccine Candidate Holds Strong — Even With a Smaller Booster Dose
This Phase Ia clinical trial evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of RH5.1 soluble protein with Matrix-M adjuvant in malaria-naive UK adu…
A malaria vaccine candidate produced strong immune responses even when the final booster dose was cut in half, potentially helping extend va…
Digital health technologies improve malaria vaccine adherence and data quality in African populations.
Your Phone Could Be the Key to Ending Malaria in Africa
This systematic review evaluated digital health (DH) and mobile computing (mHealth) technologies in African populations. Interventions inclu…
Simple text messages and voice calls could be the missing piece to ensure new malaria vaccines protect the children who need them most.
Cross-sectional analysis links SP resistance polymorphisms to gametocyte carriage in Mozambican malaria isolates.
Malaria Resistance in Mozambique Is Rising Fast
This cross-sectional molecular analysis examined 100 P. falciparum isolates from Mozambican pregnant women at delivery. Results indicate tha…
Malaria parasites in Mozambique are becoming resistant to the main pregnancy drug, increasing the risk of low birth weight and stillbirth fo…
CDC surveillance report details malaria cases in the United States
Where are people in the U.S. getting malaria?
A CDC surveillance summary reports on malaria cases among persons in the United States. The report does not provide specific case numbers, o…
A new CDC report tracks malaria cases across the United States, showing where infections occur even though most cases happen in tropical are…
CDC surveillance report details U.S. malaria cases for 2018
What did the CDC find about malaria cases in the U.S. last year?
A CDC surveillance report describes U.S. malaria cases in 2018. The report does not provide specific case numbers, outcomes, or intervention…
The CDC released its 2018 report on malaria cases in the United States, offering a snapshot of infections recorded that year.
Eight cases of locally acquired mosquito-transmitted malaria reported in Florida and Texas
Eight people in Florida and Texas caught malaria from local mosquitoes.
An outbreak report describes 8 cases of autochthonous malaria in Florida and Texas. The report documents local transmission without specifyi…
Eight people in Florida and Texas caught malaria from local mosquitoes without traveling abroad, ending decades of U.S. malaria cases tied o…
Field report notes increase in imported malaria cases in three U.S. southern border jurisdictions.
Are more people bringing malaria across the southern U.S. border?
A descriptive field report from three U.S. southern border jurisdictions observed an increase in imported malaria cases. The report did not …
Health officials report an increase in imported malaria cases arriving in three U.S. southern border jurisdictions, prompting doctors to wat…
Policy review finds moderate to high readiness for social protection in TB, HIV, and malaria programs across five African nations.
Study finds moderate readiness to link health and social support in five African nations
A review of 111 national policy documents from Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Zambia assessed readiness to integrate social protect…
Five African nations show moderate readiness to link health care with social support for TB, HIV, and malaria, but lack permanent systems to…