Lyme Disease Vaccine? Tick Saliva Found to Protect Mice from Lyme Disease Nov 20, 2009
"If so, then this paradigm, described with the Lyme disease agent, is likely to be applicable to these illnesses. Currently, we are working to determine if this strategy is likely to be important for West Nile virus infection, dengue fever, and malaria, among other diseases.". Other researchers were Jianfeng Dai, Penghua Wang, Sarojini Adusumilli, Carmen J. Booth and Sukanya Narasimhan of Yale School of Medicine, and Juan Anguita of the University of Massachusetts. (Science Daily)
AIDS, Malaria Eclipse the Biggest Child-Killers Nov 20, 2009
AIDS and malaria tend to get most of the attention ... 5 million kids under 5 each a year globally _ more than HIV and malaria combined. (Newsmax)
UN urges help for 1 billion deprived children Nov 20, 2009
Veneman said it was unacceptable that more than 24,000 children under the age of 5 die every day from preventable causes like pneumonia, malaria, measles and malnutrition. Nearly 200 million youngsters are chronically malnourished, more than 140 million are forced to work, and millions of girls and boys of all ages are subjected to sexual violence. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
UK to pay 1.5m towards road safety in developing countries Nov 19, 2009
Road accidents are now a bigger cause of death than malaria in developing countries, with one person dying on the roads every 30 seconds. The funding will pay for pedestrian crossings and better road markings. (BBC News -- UK)
World Vision Int'l in global campaign to reduce child deaths Nov 19, 2009
Most children succumb to preventable causes such as diarrhea, pneumonia, childbirth complications and malaria, says WVIs president and CEO, Kevin Jenkins ... The prevention and treatment of childhood diseases includes pneumonia which accounts for 19 percent; birth (neonatal) complications and infections which accounts for 40 percent; diarrhea (18 percent); malaria (8 percent); measles 2 percent and HIV/Aids 3 percent. (Xinhuanet, China)
Science news » Nov 19, 2009
The agency did not recommend countries set limits on how many children people should have, but said: "Women with access to reproductive health services . Conservationists searching for one of the world's most endangered crocodile species say they have found dozens of the reptiles lounging in plain sight at a wildlife rescue center in Cambodia.DNA taken from 69 crocodiles housed in the moats of the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center showed nearly 50 percent were Siamese crocodiles, which until... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Shotson horizon for Alzheimers, AIDS, herpes Nov 19, 2009
Shots on horizon for Alzheimer's, AIDS, herpes - Infectious diseases- msnbc. Shots on horizon for Alzheimer's, AIDS, herpes. (MSNBC -- Health)
Battling Malaria in Uganda Nov 18, 2009
Another nephew was down with malaria, a friend told me ... I knew it was bad, because every time I get malaria I endure the same agony and treatments ... Malaria has been with us for thousands of years, yet ignorance about it is still rampant. (Townhall.com)
Opinion: Fighting TB should be priority Nov 18, 2009
In the real world, TB affects patients who are malnourished, who have other diseases such as malaria and other parasitic infections, hepatitis, or HIV, or who suffer from chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease. We need to evaluate treatment options in patients afflicted with such co-morbidities that are the rule, not the exception. (MSNBC -- Health)
Novel idea to fight poverty is ignored Nov 18, 2009
The levy could also help address the funding shortfall faced by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria ... She also sits on the board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Pienyina needs potable water for healthy living - Nurse Nov 18, 2009
Cases of malaria are also on the ascendancy, he noted, pointing out that unfortunately, many of them were not registered with the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) so they could not access safe medical care. Instead, they resort to self-medication with herbal medicine whose efficacy and safety could not be guaranteed, he said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Five Terrible Cruelties of Liberalism Nov 17, 2009
In another great irony, it's conservatives who argue that DDT should be used in Africa to kill mosquitoes and wipe out malaria, while liberals are because they're afraid that to do otherwise -- might put a few birds at risk. . (Townhall.com)
Malaria drug potency is restored Nov 17, 2009
Mosquitoes carry the malaria parasite. Scientists have found a way to breathe new life into an old anti-malarial drug which had been rendered almost useless ... Chloroquine was hugely successful in combating the disease when launched in the 1950s - but the malaria parasite gradually became resistant. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Common cold may explain HIV vaccine trial’s failure Nov 17, 2009
Adenovirus is also used in vaccines for tuberculosis and malaria that are under development, said Steven Patterson, lead author of the study. This raises a problem in many areas of the world with a high rate of HIV, and high rates of TB and malaria that will be targeted by vaccines for those diseases, he said. (Boston Globe)
Powerful new world alliance of global health researchers announce landmark pact on priorities Nov 17, 2009
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which is represented on the Alliance Board by an official observer, 58 million deaths were recorded in 2006, some 60 percent of them caused by CNCDs -- twice as many deaths as the combined total of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and peri-natal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies. The health impact and socio-economic cost of CNCDs is enormous and rising, upending efforts to combat poverty. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Nov 17, 2009
Here Mahlatse Gallens reports from northern South Africa on how the battle to tackle malaria is going ... In Dzumeri in Limpopo province, men in blue overalls are readying themselves for the malaria season ... Despite the use of the chemical being banned in many countries over the damage it can cause to the environment and health concerns, South Africa says it has enabled it to drastically reduce malaria incidents in the past four years. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
China, U.S. issue joint statement Nov 17, 2009
Both sides will deepen cooperation on global public health issues, including the prevention, surveillance, reporting and control of the A/H1N1 influenza, avian influenza, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, said the statement. BEIJING, Nov. 17 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama issued the China-U.S. Joint Statement here Tuesday, expressing the hope that the multilateral mechanism of the Six Party Talks would convene at an early date. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 17, 2009
It has 20 more in human testing, including ones for meningitis and malaria. J&J, which previously avoided vaccines, plans to build a full vaccine portfolio, starting with universal flu and Alzheimer's vaccines, says research head Dr. Paul Stoffels. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Aid Group: 24,000 Infant Deaths Preventable Daily Nov 17, 2009
Most early childhood deaths occur in the first 28 days of life, while later deaths are caused by pneumonia diarrhea, and malaria, which together accounted for 45 per cent of the deaths, World Vision said. Despite claiming the lives of almost 9 million children each year, infant deaths have attracted little political attention either from the worst-affected countries or at an international level, the group said. (CBS News -- World)
Rand disciple spreads her word Nov 17, 2009
John: DDT was and is a life saver, the most efective and economical prevention of mosquito born diseases including malaria and yellow fever. It has saved millions of lives before it was banned. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Are Sterile Mosquitoes the Answer to Malaria Elimination? Nov 17, 2009
Are sterile mosquitoes the answer to malaria elimination ... Are Sterile Mosquitoes the Answer to Malaria Elimination ... 17, 2009) The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), the release of sexually sterile male insects to wipe out a pest population, is one suggested solution to the problem of malaria in Africa. (Science Daily)
Vietnam: Land of the Dragon Nov 17, 2009
Article By: Debra Bouwer Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:07 "I can't say what made me fall in love with Vietnam that everything is so intense The colours, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you're looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that's the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat.You could be... (iAfrica.com)
Asokore Chief promises large tract of land for youth employment Nov 17, 2009
He also touched on sanitation and advised the people to keep their surroundings clean in order to avoid malaria and other diseases. Mr Kwadwo Addai, District Chief Executive said the assembly would ensure smooth operation of the School Feeding Programme, whilst the improvement of the Asokore town roads, started by the previous administration would soon be completed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prioritizing low-cost, simple health measures would save 2.5 million child lives a year Nov 16, 2009
This must be a priority to make rapid progress against the top child killers of pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria, the international analysis shows ... In the U.S., government leaders have the opportunity to build on the country's global health funding leadership by appropriating the resources promised in last year's Global AIDS, TB and Malaria bill, and moving on to pass the newly introduced Global Child Survival Act of 2009, which calls for a clear, coordinated strategy to save the lives of... (EurekAlert!)
Anglican Church supports health care delivery in the Kwahu area Nov 16, 2009
Edward Asomani, Director of the Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization, assured the people that from next year, his organization would start a malaria prevention programme in the area. He explained that under the programme all children under five years and pregnant women would be given treated mosquito nets to sleep under to help reduce malarial infection in the area. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: UN Approves U.S. $2.4 Billion to Combat Aids, Tuberculosis Nov 16, 2009
4 billion for projects aimed at fighting AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in low-income countries over the next two years ... The Fund also approved the roll-out of a $216 million pilot scheme to reduce prices for effective malaria medicines for 9 African countries and Cambodia ... "We are seeing a tremendous demand for funding. Countries are showing that they are able to effectively turn large amounts of money from donors into prevention, care and treatment of AIDS, TB and malaria, which in turn... (allAfrica.com)
* Help where and when its needed the most Nov 16, 2009
Tadese is suffering from his second bout of malaria this year ... The threat of more malaria has been used to argue for drastic carbon cuts ... Warmer, wetter weather will improve conditions for the malaria parasite. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Filipino typhoon victims under stress, WHO says Nov 15, 2009
Other health threats include cholera, dengue fever, malaria, diarrhoea, skin rashes and respiratory illnesses, it said. The organization also warned of psychological stress on relief workers, many of whom have been working seven days a week since the storms struck. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
We have met the enemy Nov 15, 2009
What if we could eradicate malaria altogether. What if we could engineer a super bee that would be more resistant to the honeybee s most lethal assailants. (Boston Globe)
Uganda: 'Eviction Has Reduced Us to Beggars' Nov 14, 2009
She and her children are getting frequent attacks of malaria and other diseases that they did not suffer from before. "When you go up where we were (in Mount Elgon), the air is fresh, we had water, we had medicinal plants which can treat many diseases that cannot be treated by the muzungu (white person). "Now, we cannot go to get the medicine up there because the rangers will not allow us to pass over the park boundary," she complains. According to Uganda's state minister for tourism, Serapio... (allAfrica.com)
Squashing Malaria: Advances in Research and Prevention [Slide Show] Nov 14, 2009
Squashing Malaria: Advances in Research and Prevention [Slide Show. From satellites to bacteria, researchers are searching high and low for the best tools to eradicate malaria ... DISARMING MALARIA As the first children receive a dose of malaria vaccine in a new phase III clinical trial, other researchers are hard at work making genetically modified mosquitoes and interpreting satellite data to keep this prevalent killer at bay. (Scientific American)
Humans still evolving as our brains shrink Nov 14, 2009
Mutations against malaria In contrast to our limited but growing knowledge regarding the modern evolution of the human brain, the best example we see of in recent history is linked with malaria, Hawks said. Since the disease often targets humans early in life, there was a strong pressure to evolve defenses from malaria any genetic factor that confers resistance against it would give descendents a chance to have offspring, while those without such protection were more likely to not reproduce... (MSNBC -- Environment)
A Better Deal on Malaria Nov 14, 2009
A child suffering from malaria gets a dose of Coartem at a hospital in Tanzania ... A prepares a dose of Coartem for her child suffering from malaria at a hospital in Tanzania ... A mother comforts her child that is suffering from malaria at a hospital in Tanzania. (Time.com)
In a Malaria Hot Spot, Resistance Grows to a Key Drug Nov 14, 2009
Malaria Drugs: Artemisinin-Resistant Strain Appears - TIME ... On the Thai-Cambodian border, a rogue strain of malaria has started to resist artemisinin, the only remaining effective drug in the world's arsenal against malaria's most deadly strain, Plasmodium falciparum ... For six decades, malaria drugs like chloroquine and mefloquine have fallen impotent in this Southeast Asian border area, allowing stronger strains to spread to Burma, India and Africa. (Time.com)
Africa: Donors Backtracking on Funding Aids Treatment Nov 14, 2009
In a report titled "Punishing success? Early Signs of a Retreat from Commitment to HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment", which was published recently, the MSF singled out the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as having reduced their funding commitments to the response to AIDS. These are two major organisations supporting crucial AIDS treatment programmes in the developing world ... The MSF also raised concern over the... (allAfrica.com)
Sudan: Kala Azar 'Epidemic' in South Nov 14, 2009
The disease suppresses the immune system, leaving victims open to other infections such as malaria or pneumonia ... "The symptoms can appear like malaria, and there is not a huge awareness of kala azar in many communities, but we are working to get the message out," Duffy added. (allAfrica.com)
Africa: Lack of Political Will Threatens Aids Funding Nov 13, 2009
They are the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria and the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). "Last year, in 2008, the Global Fund approved Round 8 Proposals. Unfortunately, because of lack of funding the Global Fund had to cut already approved proposals by $1.5 billion", said Sharonann Lynch, policy adviser for MSF's Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines. (allAfrica.com)
African countries urged to include cancer in health policy Nov 13, 2009
Cancer, he said, was killing more people in the developing world than HIV and AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined and that if Africa did not set its priorities right its effects would be devastating. In a speech read on his behalf by the Health Minister of Tanzania, Professor David Homeli Mwakyusa at the Seventh African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, he said his government was committed to investing in cancer prevention and control in... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Moves by Ghana to improve access to medicines Nov 13, 2009
He said like most other developing countries, Ghana had to work hard to achieve universal access to medicines for managing AIDS and treating malaria, tuberculosis and other disease afflicting many people in the country. Dr Addo said Ghana's own laws and policies concerning intellectual property, competition, trade and drug regulation, as well as other relevant international and regional agreements and initiatives had gaps that hindered major progress of local industries. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Meles Unites 52 Countries to Increase Clout at Copenhagen Climate Summit Nov 12, 2009
The warming has had other effects, with malaria becoming common at higher altitudes. If it was 1,000 meters above sea level no one would think of malaria ... Now in some places malaria can be found more than 2,000 meters above sea level, Negusu said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
U.N.: South Asia worst area for child health Nov 12, 2009
Chronically undernourished children are more likely to suffer serious infections and die from common illnesses such as diarrhea, measles, pneumonia and malaria, the report by the U.N. Children's Fund said. Nutritional deficiencies damage a child's ability to learn, leave many stunted and lead to lower IQs, the report said. (MSNBC -- International)
Ghana & Africa Bedevilled? Nov 12, 2009
Ghana is still accepting 55,000 of our people dying of malaria caused by stinky open gutters and 90% living without potable water. What is all this hypocrisy the West seems glad to hear from our former Presidents. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Drug industry, nonprofits join forces to fight world's neglected diseases Nov 12, 2009
Those hard-to-treat diseases include malaria, tuberculosis, dengue fever, and other conditions ... Malaria and tuberculosis each cause more than 1 million deaths each year. (EurekAlert!)
The State of Town Planning in Ghana Nov 12, 2009
They have high incidence of malaria, cholera, and other environmental related diseases. Piped water is unreliable, solid waste management is abysmal; homes are built without permits and in flood prone areas. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Nigeria: Containing Pneumonia Nov 12, 2009
The pneumonia problem is coming at a time medical experts converged in South Africa to reinvigorate the fight against the rampaging effects of malaria, which today is considered the leading child killer disease in sub -Saharan Africa. Though the World Health Organisation and UNICEF jointly pledge to raise $39billion to help fight pneumonia and other child killer diseases globally, this cannot be achieved easily until leaders in sub-Saharan Africa and other developing nations reaffirm their... (allAfrica.com)
Record attendance for conference on cancer in AfricaDar Es Salaa, Tanzania (PANA) - A record number of over 700 global government and health leaders convene in Dar es Saalam,Tanzania, this week, for the 3rd African Organization for Research and Trainingin Cancer (AORTIC) meeting, in efforts to avert adevastating health and economic toll from the disease on the continent. 12/11/2009 Full Text... Nov 12, 2009
In a region of the world most notably affected by HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other i nfectious diseases, cancer is now emerging as a serious public health threat. To date, advocacy activities have received little support from many African gove rnments, and cancer awareness, prevention, and treatment programmes have suffered. (Panapress.com)
The Pitfalls in Program-Building Nov 12, 2009
(Mea culpa for, you know, comparing football to an outbreak of malaria and genocide in the subtropical steppe. . (Nebraska Statepaper)
DNA Barcodes: Creative New Uses Span Health, Fraud, Smuggling, History, More Nov 12, 2009
The mosquitos of India, some species of which spread malaria, filariasis, Dengue and Chikungunya fevers, Japanese encephalitis and other diseases affecting millions in India. Black flies of Brazil, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador and Bolivia, some of which spread river blindness disease. (Science Daily)
UNICEF Event Addresses Child Mortality Nov 11, 2009
According to McCaffrey, 24,000 children die each day from preventable causes like malaria and infant deaths, which generally arise from complications from birth ... Iodized salt to prevent mental retardation and mosquito nets to prevent malaria were two examples of successes she said resulted from collaboration between entities. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Cell Phones Become Handheld Tools For Global Development Nov 11, 2009
AMPATH trains Kenyan community health workers who conduct door-to-door testing in rural areas for HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and offer ongoing personalized health counseling. Hartung and Anokwa traveled to Kenya this summer to meet with AMPATH's community health workers and do a trial run with 10 phones. (Science Daily)
U.S. Peace Corps to Bring New Focus to Food Security Nov 11, 2009
I want to see us continue to expand our work in health, not just in HIV/Aids, but also in malaria and tuberculosis. We have trained skilled volunteers who work at the community level, really strengthening the capacity of NGOs at the grassroots to work in these areas. (allAfrica.com)
Mali: Unicef Focuses on Child Health, Climate Change Nov 11, 2009
"One in five children in Mali do not survive to see their fifth birthday. Most of these children are dying from preventable diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria, often exacerbated by under nutrition. In Mali, 32 per cent of children under 5 years old are under weight.". As part of her 5 to 8 November visit, Ms. Veneman visited Timbuktu which has been severely impacted by climate change. (allAfrica.com)
Local women remember service with pride Nov 11, 2009
In Da Nang she treated patients with everything from malaria and dysentery to war wounds, a good deal of the time under incoming enemy fire. Bunkers were filled with snakes and conditions were difficult. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Full text of Chinese premier's press conference in Egypt Nov 11, 2009
For instance, we have proposed to help African countries build 100 clean energy projects like solar power, biogas, and small hydro-power plants, provide RMB500 million yuan worth of medical equipment and malaria-fighting materials to thirty hospitals and thirty malaria prevention and control centers built by China, build fifty schools, and help Africa train more personnel ... China has helped Africa build many schools, hospitals, and malaria prevention and treatment centers, which benefited more... (Xinhuanet, China)
US science policy delegation travels to Cuba Nov 11, 2009
In addition to Agre, who is director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, the delegation includes. Anthony (Bud) Rock, chief executive officer of the Association of Science-Technology Centers and a former acting assistant secretary of state for science, technology, environment and health affairs. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
attempts by Christian fundamentalists to link the medicinal benefits of camel pee to the Koran are doomed to fail Nov 11, 2009
(Sahih Bukhari, Ablutions (Wudu'), Volume 1, Book 4, Number 234)" MY REFUTATION: Do you know whats in your medication? How do you know its any better than camel urine? Who would ever think that a drop of human discharge could become a complex living being? Who would have ever thought camel urine MAY cure an illness? I put together this article about urine-therapy. You will be surprised. History of Urine-Therapy The history of drinking urine for therapeutic purposes dates back at least to the... (Harper's Magazine)
Using science to save lives of mothers and children in Africa Nov 10, 2009
Some of the most effective interventions include increased availability of contraception, skilled attendance at childbirth, neonatal resuscitation and improved newborn care, case management of pneumonia, and promotion of breastfeeding, malaria prevention, and immunization. The authors of the report also used national data to assess the effect of achievable increases within two years in priority interventions in the seven countries with science academies participating in ASADI -- Cameroon, Ghana,... (EurekAlert!)
Nun who died in Arkansas promoted for sainthood Nov 10, 2009
Sister Agnes Hart died of malaria a year after arriving from Kentucky to help start an academy at the now idle St. Mary Catholic Church. Hart served with the Sisters of Loretto and came to the area with three other nuns. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Kenya: Govt Hopes to End Malaria by 2017 Nov 10, 2009
com: Kenya: Govt Hopeful It Can Eliminate Malaria (Page 1 of 1) ... Govt Hopeful It Can Eliminate Malaria ... Nairobi Kenya hopes to eliminate malaria by 2017, a malaria conference heard last week. (allAfrica.com)
Fighting malaria with DDT in South Africa Nov 10, 2009
Here Mahlatse Gallens reports from northern South Africa on how the battle to tackle malaria is going ... In Dzumeri in Limpopo province, men in blue overalls are readying themselves for the malaria season ... Despite the use of the chemical being banned in many countries over the damage it can cause to the environment and health concerns, South Africa says it has enabled it to drastically reduce malaria incidents in the past four years. (Yahoo News -- Malaria)
Freedom is not free Nov 10, 2009
My grandfather frequently told stories about his three years of Pacific Island combat against the Japanese - stories of malaria, constant discomfort and unbelievably brutal combat. My conversations with these veterans offered both humorous anecdotes and incredible insights into the massive physical and emotional hardships they endured for the country. (University News, MO)
How new legislation will affect air safety Nov 10, 2009
From swine flu to malaria, how jetliners can spread disease. Plus: Is the air on planes really as dirty as we think. (Salon)
Uganda: Judge Ogoola's Dilemma Asking About UPE Money Nov 9, 2009
Judge Ogoola performed excellently when he headed the inquiry into the suspicious collapse of Co-operative Bank and then he raised the bar higher when he investigated the notorious theft of hundreds of donor millions intended for the management of HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. In a word, if you want to lend credence to a public inquiry, your man is Judge Ogoola. (allAfrica.com)
Far from a lab? Turn cellphone into microscope Nov 9, 2009
Microscopes are invaluable tools to identify blood and other cells when screening for diseases like anemia, tuberculosis and malaria ... Microscopes are invaluable tools to identify blood and other cells when screening for diseases like anemia, tuberculosis and malaria. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
UMass-led research team tracks malaria’s deadly leap from chimps to humans Nov 9, 2009
UMass-led research team tracks malaria s deadly leap from chimps to humans - The Boston Globe ... Malaria s deadly leap from chimps to humans ... Thus did malaria leap across the species divide between chimpanzees and humans, according to new research led by a University of Massachusetts at Amherst scientist. (Boston Globe)
