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Breakthroughs in medicine: top virologist on the two most important developments for Africa

There have been several important breakthroughs in medical science recently. Crispr, mRNA, next-generation cancer treatments and game-changing vaccines are some of them. Oyewale Tomori, a virologist with decades-long involvement in managing diseases in Nigeria, gives his verdict on the most significant discoveries and what they mean for Africa.

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Mosquito-borne illness reaches U.S. soil

Climate change and urbanization is spreading dengue and malaria across the U.S. and Europe. Can we brace ourselves?

Salon

Traditional Chinese Medicine Holds Potential As Treatment For Osteoporosis

Antimalarial drug derived from Chinese medicine reverses bone loss in mice, offering hope for osteoporosis treatment.

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Science This Week | 2023 Nobel Prize winners announced, ISRO to begin unmanned flight tests for Gaganyaan and more

Check out The Hindu’s science wrap featuring top 7 stories on new discoveries, findings, and studies in the scientific world from this week.

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Now a more efficacious, inexpensive malaria vaccine

Oxford University develops R21/MatrixM malaria vaccine; WHO recommends it; 3 countries approve; efficacy 75-79% in 5-17 mth olds; booster restores efficacy; cheaper than RTS,S/AS01.

The Hindu

Locally acquired malaria case found in Arkansas

The new case brings the number of malaria cases in the US this year to 15

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Big Pharma slowed vaccine development

A vaccine against tuberculosis has never been closer to reality. But development slowed due to corporate interests

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New malaria vaccine: no silver bullet but an important step towards eradication

In what was very big news for global health, this week the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended a new vaccine for the prevention of malaria in children, called R21/Matrix-M.

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Why is the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine being called ‘revolutionary’? | Explained

The R21/Matrix malaria vaccine is 75% effective in reducing episodes over a year, can be manufactured at scale, and is cost-effective. It has the potential to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa and beyond.

The Hindu

The new malaria vaccine will prevent many deaths – but it’s by no means the end of the disease

The new R21/Matrix-M vaccine will be far more easily available than the first vaccine – but the reality of life in Africa will blunt its impact

The Guardian - UK

A 'dream' come true: Now there are 2 vaccines to slash the frightful toll of malaria

The head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.Tedros, says he used to "dream of the day when we would have a ... vaccine against malaria. Now, we have two."

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'We could eradicate malaria by 2040' says expert after revolutionary vaccine is approved by WHO

The World Health Organization has approved a new vaccine that scientists argue will be a game-changer in the fight against malaria, which kills half a million people in Africa every year. Trials have shown that the R21/Matrix vaccine, developed by Oxford University together with the Serum Institute of India, reduces…

The Conversation

The Guardian view on malaria vaccines: life-saving tools that are sorely needed

Editorial: Deaths from the disease have risen in recent years, but the toll can and must be cut through a variety of measures

The Guardian - UK

The long road to a new malaria vaccine, told by the scientists behind the breakthrough – podcast

The world has waited decades for a malaria vaccine, and now two have come along in quick succession. On October 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended that a new malaria vaccine, R21, developed by the University of Oxford be rolled out for the prevention of malaria in children, just…

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WHO recommends Malaria vaccine made by Oxford University and Serum Institute of India

To date, the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine has been licensed for use in Ghana, Nigeria and Burkina Faso. Read further on Dynamite News

The Independent UK

Major step in fight against malaria as Oxford-developed vaccine approved by WHO

It is estimated that around 500,000 children die of malaria each year

The Hindu

Oxford-Serum institute malaria vaccine recommended for use by WHO

WHO recommends R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by Oxford and Serum Institute of India. Vaccine has met safety, quality and effectiveness standards. Serum Institute has established production capacity for 100 million doses/annum. Vaccine efficacy over 12 months is 75% at sites with high seasonal malaria transmission and 68% at sites with…

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Cheaper, more effective malaria vaccine wins WHO approval

R21/Matrix-M vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford, is the first malaria vaccine to reach 75% efficacy target

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UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading

The World Health Organization has authorized a second malaria vaccine in a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and more effective option than the world’s first shot against the parasitic disease

The Hindu

Telangana recorded 5,263 dengue cases this season

Telangana records 5,263 dengue cases, down from 7,988 last year. Health Minister Harish Rao urges citizens to remain vigilant, seek medical attention at govt hospitals, and warns of private hospitals exploiting patients. No dengue-related deaths since 2020, with 4,592 cases and 2 deaths in 2018. Govt provides 1,099 NS1 kits,…

The Guardian - UK

Eliminate malaria once and for all or it will come back stronger, UN warned

World faces ‘malaria emergency’ from resistance to insecticides, waning efficacy of drugs, funding shortfalls and climate change

The Hindu

Some Congress leaders call for adopting cautious approach on Sanatana Dharma row: report

Congress leaders urge caution on Sanatana Dharma row, Rahul Gandhi says focus on poor's issues. CWC meeting saw leaders Baghel and Singh point out that speaking on the matter would hurt the party and help BJP. Chidambaram said Congress stands by 'Sarvdharma Sambhav' and will not get drawn into controversy.…

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Elon Musk was on brink of death after catching malaria on South African safari, book claims

Tesla owner was ‘only hours from death’

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Spike in monsoon-related illnesses in Vijayawada

Vijayawada sees 30 cases of viral fever daily due to recent rains. Private hospitals also report cases of malaria, dengue & seasonal flu. NTR district has fewer cases of dengue & malaria this year due to cleaning of canals. People advised to wear masks in crowded places & visit doctor…

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Buzzing breakthrough: genetic engineering gives mosquito control an upgrade

Mosquitoes have plagued humans for centuries, transmitting deadly diseases. To combat this, we now have access to the whole genome sequences of multiple mosquito species, allowing us to genetically manipulate them. Gene-drive technology is one such approach, which has been used in outdoor trials in India, Brazil, and Panama, showing…

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