Health Jun 09 Can a new malaria vaccine for children eradicate the disease? Here’s what to know By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Harry Zahn
World Jan 22 Cameroon kicks off world’s first malaria vaccine program for children The campaign is being described as a milestone in the decades-long effort to curb malaria on the continent, which accounts for 95% of the world's deaths from the disease. By Associated Press
Health Nov 18 Watch 5:32 Why the threat of mosquito-borne diseases is on the rise worldwide For many people in the United States, mosquitoes are merely a summertime nuisance. But around the world, mosquitoes and the diseases they carry are a growing public health concern. Ali Rogin speaks with Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for… By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery
Science Jul 10 Here are the repellents you can use to avoid mosquito bites Two mosquito physiology experts explain which repellents work better than others and how to protect yourself this summer. By Immo A. Hansen, Hailey A. Luker, The Conversation
Health Jul 03 Watch 6:57 First cases of malaria transmitted in U.S. in decades prompt concerns For the first time in 20 years, malaria has been locally transmitted within the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified five cases, four in Florida and one in Texas. William Brangham spoke with infectious disease epidemiologist… By William Brangham, Dorothy Hastings
Jun 27 How Florida is ramping up its mosquito fight after 4 cases of locally contracted malaria By Arthur Brice, Freida Frisaro, Associated Press The Florida Department of Health has issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four locally contracted cases of malaria were reported along the Gulf Coast south of Tampa. Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 7:58 Global leaders pledge billions to combat infectious diseases after COVID causes setbacks By Dr. Alok Patel and Caleb Hellerman, Global Health Reporting Center Alongside the United Nations General Assembly this week, a push for the fight against infectious diseases. Most countries signed on, but the U.K. is a holdout. As special correspondent Dr. Alok Patel reports, with governments’ budgets tightening, there is concern… Continue watching
Sep 17 Flood-hit areas of Pakistan threatened by ‘second disaster’ of disease, WHO warns By Zarar Khan, Associated Press The World Health Organization raised the alarm Saturday about a “second disaster" in the wake of the deadly floods in Pakistan this summer, as doctors and medical workers on the ground race to battle outbreaks of waterborne and other diseases. Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 7:44 Florida has a dengue problem. The solution may be more mosquitoes By Miles O'Brien In a major milestone, the World Health Organization endorsed widespread use of a vaccine aimed at stemming the effects of the parasitic disease malaria, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Miles O'Brien looks at efforts to tackle other diseases carried by mosquitoes… Continue watching
Oct 06 World Health Organization recommends malaria vaccine be given to children across Africa By Maria Cheng, Associated Press WHO recommended Wednesday that the world's first malaria vaccine should be given to children across Africa, in a move officials hope will spur stalled efforts to curb the spread of the parasitic disease. Continue reading