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Burkina Faso's National Malaria Vaccination Campaign and the Rise of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Burkina Faso launched a nationwide malaria vaccination campaign using the R21 vaccine, while over 18 countries have already adopted malaria vaccines to protect children. The spread of insecticide-resistant Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes necessitates innovative solutions like genetically modified mos...
Burkina Faso's National Malaria Vaccination Campaign and the Rise of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Burkina Faso launched a nationwide malaria vaccination campaign using the R21 vaccine, while over 18 countries have already adopted malaria vaccines to protect children. The spread of insecticide-resistant Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes necessitates innovative solutions like genetically modified mos...
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48% Bias Score
Global Access to HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir
Concillia, a Zambian woman with HIV, recovered after accessing treatment and support, highlighting the life-saving potential of accessible healthcare, particularly with new drugs like lenacapavir, which is now being distributed globally, alongside AI's role in accelerating drug discovery.
Global Access to HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir
Concillia, a Zambian woman with HIV, recovered after accessing treatment and support, highlighting the life-saving potential of accessible healthcare, particularly with new drugs like lenacapavir, which is now being distributed globally, alongside AI's role in accelerating drug discovery.
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44% Bias Score
Tanzania's Coast Region Distributes 971,000 Mosquito Nets in Malaria Elimination Drive
Tanzania's Coast Region launches a campaign distributing 971,000 free mosquito nets to 1,633,774 people across 108 wards starting August 15th, aiming to eliminate malaria by 2030, building on a 70% reduction in malaria-related deaths since 2016.
Tanzania's Coast Region Distributes 971,000 Mosquito Nets in Malaria Elimination Drive
Tanzania's Coast Region launches a campaign distributing 971,000 free mosquito nets to 1,633,774 people across 108 wards starting August 15th, aiming to eliminate malaria by 2030, building on a 70% reduction in malaria-related deaths since 2016.
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32% Bias Score
Greece: Imported Malaria Cases Remain Stable, Local Transmission Eliminated
Despite malaria's eradication in Greece by 1974, 31 to 35 imported cases were reported annually from 2022-2024, with sporadic local transmission (2009-2021) linked to imported cases, highlighting the ongoing global challenge of vector-borne disease.
Greece: Imported Malaria Cases Remain Stable, Local Transmission Eliminated
Despite malaria's eradication in Greece by 1974, 31 to 35 imported cases were reported annually from 2022-2024, with sporadic local transmission (2009-2021) linked to imported cases, highlighting the ongoing global challenge of vector-borne disease.
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16% Bias Score
US Malaria Initiative Faces Collapse, Threatening Millions of Lives
The US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) faces potential collapse due to USAID suspension, threatening to negate the program's success in preventing 2 billion malaria cases and saving 12 million lives over two decades, with projections of 13 million additional cases and 104,000 deaths by 2025 if ...
US Malaria Initiative Faces Collapse, Threatening Millions of Lives
The US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) faces potential collapse due to USAID suspension, threatening to negate the program's success in preventing 2 billion malaria cases and saving 12 million lives over two decades, with projections of 13 million additional cases and 104,000 deaths by 2025 if ...
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48% Bias Score
US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare
The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.
US Aid Cuts Cripple Sub-Saharan Africa's Healthcare
The US drastically cut its aid to sub-Saharan Africa by 83 percent, impacting healthcare access for millions, including HIV patients in South Africa who now lack home delivery of life-saving medications; up to four million additional deaths are projected.
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60% Bias Score
Resurgence of Malaria in Mayotte Linked to Increase in Imported Cases
Twelve autochthonous malaria cases were detected in Mayotte in 2025, a significant increase linked to rising imported cases from the Comoros; twenty-six people were hospitalized, and five were admitted to intensive care, but no deaths occurred.
Resurgence of Malaria in Mayotte Linked to Increase in Imported Cases
Twelve autochthonous malaria cases were detected in Mayotte in 2025, a significant increase linked to rising imported cases from the Comoros; twenty-six people were hospitalized, and five were admitted to intensive care, but no deaths occurred.
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36% Bias Score
Funding Cuts Fuel Malnutrition and Malaria Crisis in Ethiopia
Funding cuts have caused a 55% rise in child admissions to MSF's feeding center in Ethiopia's Gambella region, while a 125% increase in malaria cases threatens 80,000 children under five in four camps where nutrition services are closed.
Funding Cuts Fuel Malnutrition and Malaria Crisis in Ethiopia
Funding cuts have caused a 55% rise in child admissions to MSF's feeding center in Ethiopia's Gambella region, while a 125% increase in malaria cases threatens 80,000 children under five in four camps where nutrition services are closed.
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24% Bias Score
Malaria Research Targets Deadly Parasite Amidst Climate Change Threat
Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by Anopheles mosquitos, infects 250 million and kills nearly 500,000 annually; Dr. Katerina Artavanides-Chakona's research at Cambridge University uses ubiquitin to target the deadliest parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, aiming for new treatments.
Malaria Research Targets Deadly Parasite Amidst Climate Change Threat
Malaria, caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted by Anopheles mosquitos, infects 250 million and kills nearly 500,000 annually; Dr. Katerina Artavanides-Chakona's research at Cambridge University uses ubiquitin to target the deadliest parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, aiming for new treatments.
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Antibiotics Could Save Thousands of Comatose Children in Africa
New research shows that administering antibiotics immediately to comatose children in sub-Saharan Africa could save over 20,000 lives annually, as many suffer from undetected bacterial infections alongside cerebral malaria; delayed care due to transport and access issues worsens outcomes.
Antibiotics Could Save Thousands of Comatose Children in Africa
New research shows that administering antibiotics immediately to comatose children in sub-Saharan Africa could save over 20,000 lives annually, as many suffer from undetected bacterial infections alongside cerebral malaria; delayed care due to transport and access issues worsens outcomes.
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40% Bias Score
Gene Editing to Combat Malaria: Ethical Concerns and Ecological Risks
Target Malaria, funded by the Gates Foundation and Open Philanthropy, is using gene editing to suppress malaria-carrying mosquitoes in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming for population reduction within five years, raising ethical concerns about species extinction and ecosystem impacts, but offering potentia...
Gene Editing to Combat Malaria: Ethical Concerns and Ecological Risks
Target Malaria, funded by the Gates Foundation and Open Philanthropy, is using gene editing to suppress malaria-carrying mosquitoes in sub-Saharan Africa, aiming for population reduction within five years, raising ethical concerns about species extinction and ecosystem impacts, but offering potentia...
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48% Bias Score
US Funding Cuts Force Cities to Seek 'Plan B' for Global Health Initiatives
US funding cuts for global health initiatives, impacting programs addressing AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, autism, and air quality in numerous cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, are forcing cities to seek alternative solutions and collaborate to mitigate the impact, creating challenges pa...
US Funding Cuts Force Cities to Seek 'Plan B' for Global Health Initiatives
US funding cuts for global health initiatives, impacting programs addressing AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, autism, and air quality in numerous cities across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, are forcing cities to seek alternative solutions and collaborate to mitigate the impact, creating challenges pa...
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60% Bias Score
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