Malaria
Kenya has observed a decrease in malaria cases between 2023 and 2025. The Ministry of Health reports a decline from 104 to 72 cases per 1,000 population. This improvement is attributed to strengthened community health services, increased local production of antimalarial supplies, and Kenya’s involvement in the Zero Malaria Campaign. These efforts have positively impacted […]
Climate change poses a significant threat to public health in Africa, potentially exacerbating the spread of malaria and leading to increased mortality. New research indicates that extreme weather events are a primary driver of this risk, disrupting healthcare services and damaging infrastructure. Study Findings and Projections Research published in Nature projects that by 2050, climate […]
A new scientific study published in Nature indicates climate change may significantly increase malaria infections and deaths across Africa. The research, spanning over 25 years of data, suggests that extreme weather events are a primary driver of this potential increase, rather than solely rising temperatures. The study was led by Peter Gething from the Malaria […]
A new study projects significant increases in malaria cases and deaths across Africa by 2050, largely attributed to climate change-related extreme weather events. The research highlights the vulnerability of malaria control efforts to disruptions caused by floods and cyclones. The study, conducted by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University, was published in Nature […]
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