Hacker News with Generative AI: Malaria

Mystery illness in Congo could be severe malaria, health officials say (nbcnews.com)
Health officials are narrowing in on the cause of dozens of unexplained deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday that a severe form of malaria is likely responsible, based on lab tests so far.
Health, Disease, Africa, Malaria, Congo
4 points by ceejayoz 29 days ago | 0 comments
Congo mystery disease identified as severe malaria (cbsnews.com)
Congo, Malaria, Health, Disease, Medical Research
6 points by throwup238 30 days ago | 0 comments
Malaria vaccine delivered by a mosquito bite (nature.com)
Scientists have developed a new vaccination strategy for malaria — boosting immunity through bites from mosquitoes carrying a genetically engineered version of the parasite that causes malaria.
Malaria, Vaccines, Biotechnology, Medical Research
145 points by gmays 54 days ago | 226 comments
Egypt is certified malaria-free by WHO (who.int)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants.
Egypt, Malaria, Public Health, WHO, Disease
40 points by _Microft 69 days ago | 3 comments
Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort (bbc.com)
Egypt has been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO) - an achievement hailed by the UN public health agency as "truly historic".
Egypt, Malaria, Public Health, WHO, Achievement
635 points by thunderbong 89 days ago | 73 comments