Next-generation mosquito nets on the way
The World Health Organization (WHO) has provisionally recommended the use of a new generation of…
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Despite global decline in child deaths, progress varies by country
Global child and adolescent deaths have decreased from 14.18 million in 1990 to 7.26 million…
Child anti-malaria drug programmes in Senegal a ‘Blueprint’ for Africa
Researchers say that giving antimalarial drugs to older children can significantly reduce overall transmission of…
Global goal to reduce maternal deaths threatened by lack of access to quality care: study
Unequal access to health services and poor quality care for pregnant women is hampering progress…
Patient views highlight potential for Peek smartphone suite to transform eye health
The Portable Eye Examination Kit (Peek) has real-world potential to transform global eye health, according…
Testing for malaria reduces over prescription by more than 70%
Using malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) in registered drug shops in a highly endemic region…
New app for testing eyesight is as effective as optician’s test
A smartphone app is as effective at testing eyesight as an optician’s clinic, a trial…
Trapping malaria mosquito mums before they lay eggs
Researchers have found that a naturally occurring chemical that attracts pregnant malaria-transmitting mosquitoes – a discovery…