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'Millions of Children Are at Risk of Dying': Bill Gates's Dire Warning as He Pledges a Bombshell $912 Million to Fight Killer Diseases

Bill Gates has pledged $912 million to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, warning that cuts in global aid threaten to undo decades of progress in reducing child mortality.

International Business Times UK

Bill Gates Says Whats Happening To Health Of World's Children 'Worse' Than Most People Realize And He Can't Replace Government Cuts

Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) co-founder Bill Gates warned that shrinking global health funding threatens millions of children's lives, even as he announced a $912 million pledge to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria.

Benzinga

New mosquito study could eliminate malaria forever

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Malaria closer to being eliminated for good after new mosquito study

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Experts make new mosquito discovery that could eliminate malaria

Scientists have discovered new genetic clues to how a type of mosquito is evolving over time to survive

The Independent UK

Genetic clues to how malaria-carrying mosquitoes evade control identified

An. funestus is one of the most widespread mosquito species in Africa, with the females attracted to humans as a source of blood.

Evening Standard

Vaccinations, malaria pills, boiled water – Belgian team doctor outlines health precautions in place for Road World Championships in Rwanda

'We started preparing for this World Championships a year ago' says Kris Van der Mieren

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Cameroon could be turning waste to energy: study uncovers why it’s not, and sets out solutions

Many African cities still struggle with litter and garbage that is not properly disposed of. This poses serious public health risks. It attracts vectors of disease like mosquitoes and flies, and can lead to cholera and malaria outbreaks.

The Conversation

Voices: Cutting aid funding now could bring a dangerous resurgence in malaria

COMMENT: A resurgence in malaria would mean tens of thousands of young children dying, writes Gareth Jenkins, despite there being effective means of helping them

The Independent UK

India’s health systems need to prepare better for rising climate risks

Diarrhoea in October, heat stress in April, and malaria and dengue year-round are part of a new pattern that Suvarna Kamble (46), an accredited social health activist (ASHA) in Palghar district in Maharashtra, has identified in recent years.

Newslaundry

New malaria drug for newborn babies offers hope to parents, health workers in Uganda

Until recently, a major gap in malaria treatment was how to care for newborns and infants infected with malaria who weren’t strong enough to receive regular medication.

Euronews

New malaria drug for babies offers hope to health workers in Uganda

Swiss medical regulators have approved a new malaria treatment for infants, offering hope to many in Africa

The Independent UK

Friday essay: Trump and Kennedy are destroying global science. Even Einstein questioned facts – but there’s a method to it

Eight months into Donald Trump’s second presidency of the United States, truth and science are again under attack – with global consequences. USAID, which tackled HIV, TB, malaria and child malnutrition is gone. Funding has been withdrawn from GAVI, a public–private global alliance that helps buy vaccines for the world’s…

The Conversation

First malaria treatment for babies is a major step to ending the disease in Africa - biochemist

The first malaria treatment for babies and very young children of 2 months up to 5 years was approved for use by Swiss agency for therapeutic products, Swissmedic, in early July 2025. Until now, babies and very young children have been treated with medicines formulated for older children.

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Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple

Withdrawal of USAID funds threatens decades of progress, say experts, with cuts to research and shortage of mosquito nets putting thousands at risk across the country

The Independent UK

Heading on holiday? These are the concerning symptoms you shouldn’t ignore

International travel poses a risk of catching something more than a run-of-the-mill bug

The Conversation

Just back from holiday and not feeling well? Here are the symptoms you should take seriously

Summer is synonymous with adventure, with millions flocking to exotic destinations to experience different cultures, cuisines and landscapes. But what happens when the souvenir you bring back isn’t a fridge magnet or a tea towel, but a new illness?

The Independent UK

Hope for developing world as Swiss anti-malarial for newborns approved

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First anti-malaria drug for newborns approved

The newly approved medication is a lower-dose version of a tablet previously approved for other age groups

The Independent UK

As US abruptly ends support, Liberia faces empty health clinics and unplanned pregnancies

Roseline Phay is a farmer in the West African nation of Liberia

Euronews

World’s first malaria treatment for newborn babies gets approval

Several African countries where malaria is widespread are expected to swiftly approve the new medicine following Swissmedic’s decision.

The Guardian - UK

‘Delay is catastrophic’: how simple solutions could save thousands of African children in comas

Analysis finds key to survival for children arriving at hospitals in an unresponsive state is a quick dose of drugs and fast specialist care

Radio France Internationale

How technology is helping African countries fight malaria from the skies

A new initiative is using AI-powered drones to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds in Ghana and Sierra Leone, in a bid to prevent malaria outbreaks.

The Conversation

Malaria has returned to the Torres Strait. What does this mean for mainland Australia?

Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases spread by mosquitoes. Each year, hundreds of millions of people worldwide are infected and half a million people die from the disease.

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