The World Health Organization reported the agency would begin testing a promising malaria vaccine in October to see if it should be used in African countries affected by the parasitic disease. WHO said it would issue its recommendations in November. It called the development of this possible vaccine a major milestone, noting this is the first time that a malaria vaccine has been reviewed by … [Read more...]
WHO – Investing in Malaria Makes Sense
GENEVA — In marking World Malaria Day on April 25, the World Health Organization says investing in malaria control is good health policy and makes good economic sense. Great progress is being made in controlling malarial infection, and WHO officials think now is the time to capitalize on recent successes in the battle against this preventable and treatable disease. Dr. John Reeder, the … [Read more...]