Novartis launches new high quality antimalarial formulation of Coartem for Africa

Novartis has announced today the launch of a new high quality antimalarial formulation of Coartem® 80/480 (artemether/lumefantrine 80 mg/480 mg), for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in adults and older children who weigh above 35kg. 

The drug has been registered by the Pharmacy and poisons board in Kenya and has already been launched in Nigeria and Angola. Kenya is the 3rd country in Africa to launch Coartem 80/480. Other countries that have registered Coartem 80/480 include Uganda and Ghana.

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Panel convened on access to quality antimalarials across Africa

Malaria experts from countries across Africa are meeting today at the 13th annual National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) Best Practice Sharing Workshop. 

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Malaria immune children in Tanzania aiding vaccine research

Tanzanian children who are naturally immune to malaria are helping scientists to develop a new vaccine.

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Online marketplace distributes mosquito nets to Nigerian community

Nigerian online marketplace Kaymu, has partnered with Global Oceon, World Health Organization, WHO and the Lagos State Ministry of Health by donating mosquito nets distributed to Itedo Community in Lekki Area of Lagos. 

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7 in 10 Nigerians have had malaria in past one year - poll

Poll released by NOI Polls Limited revealed that almost 7 in 10 Nigerians (66%) have had malaria at least once in the past year, and about 13% treat the ailment with the use of local herbs such as Agbo, Dogonyaro, Neem leaves etc. 

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19 countries nearing elimination of malaria - WHO

The World Health Organization has revealed that 19 countries are nearing elimination of malaria. The organization said the respective countries had reduced malaria transmission to very low levels and re-oriented their malaria programme activities. 

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WHO's new manual on malaria will help countries assess elimination feasibility

To commemorate this year's World Malaria Day (25 April), the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a manual to help countries to assess the technical, operational and financial feasibility of moving towards malaria elimination.

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South Africa to host ASLM2014 international conference

African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) today (Thursday) announced its second international conference tagged ASLM2014 will be holding in Cape Town, South Africa. In a statement made available to HealthNewsNG.com, the society said African scientists, researchers and policymakers would have the opportunity of sharing their research findings and ideas with a global audience.

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Researchers in Nigeria unveil new anti-malaria phytomedicine

Nigerian researchers at the country’s Nigeria’s National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and development (NIPRD) have unveiled phytomedicine that is potent for the treatment of malaria, ulcer and fungal related diseases.

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There are no effective vaccines for most vector-borne diseases - Chukwu

Nigeria's minister of health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu has declared there are no effective vaccines for most vector-borne infections. He said this while speaking to newsmen activities marking this year’s World Health Day with the theme "Vector-borne diseases - small bites, big threats".

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Novartis tackles malaria in Africa with Power of One campaign

Novartis (NVS)  announced today that two million treatments of its pediatric antimalarial are arriving in Zambia thanks to the ongoing efforts of the company in collaboration with Malaria No More’s Power of One campaign. 

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New report prescribes recommendations to US Congress to restore US leadership in global health

The ceasefire in budget battles on Capitol Hill is good news for global health, but is the budget deal made by policymakers enough to handle the surplus of diseases in need of US investments and leadership? That’s one question that will be answered in a new report to be released at a briefing on Capitol Hill.

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AMP lauds Nigeria’s new last mile model for distribution of health commodities

The Alliance for Malaria Prevention (AMP) has recognized the USAID DELIVER PROJECT in Nigeria and its partners with an award for their work initiating and implementing the Direct Delivery and Information Capture (DDIC) model. 

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Health expert calls for cheaper antimalaria drugs

Prof Egbert Kessi, head of Tanzania's Moshibased Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMU College) has challenged researchers to develop cheap and affordable drugs to fight malaria as another effective strategy of eradicating the disease.

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CDC raises awareness over mosquito-borne viral disease

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warning for the French Caribbean dependency of St. Martin over the locally spreading mosquito-borne viral disease.

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Nigeria, others increase health funding - The Global Fund

The concerted efforts of governments in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is manifesting in the increase in country investment on health, according to the Global Fund.

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Novartis marks first-ever Africa Day

Novartis senior executives gathered in Basel, Switzerland for the first-ever Novartis Africa Day to review the company’s innovative work in Africa, including growing commercial activity, novel approaches to expand access to high-quality, affordable medicines, local talent development and the company’s Malaria Initiative.

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Countries will make decisions on the implementation of RTS,S malaria vaccine - PATH

PATH Malaria Vaccine Initiative has revealed that individuals would decide whether to implement the RTS,S malaria vaccine in their immunization programs or not.

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WHO releases 2030 roadmap for next generation malaria vaccines

The world should aim to have vaccines which reduce malaria cases by 75%, and are capable of eliminating malaria, licensed by 2030, according to the updated 2013 "Malaria Vaccine Technology Roadmap", launched today. 

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Significant investments needed to ensure access to health care services - Chamberlain Diala

Chamberlain Diala (PhD, MPH) is the Associate Director, the Global Health, Population and Nutrition at FHI 360. In this exclusive chat with HealthNewsNG.com, Diala spoke extensively on the plights of pregnant women in Nigeria in the fight against malaria.

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