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First potential locally acquired malaria case reported in Washington state

Health officials in East Pierce County are investigating a potential first case of locally acquired malaria in Washington state.

The Seattle Times · 4d

Malaria possibly contracted in WA, would be state’s first local case

A woman in Pierce County contracted malaria despite not having traveled out of state recently, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

The News Tribune on MSN · 3d

Pierce County woman diagnosed with malaria. Is it first case acquired in WA?

If it’s confirmed that the woman was infected with malaria in Washington, it would represent the first known locally acquired case in the state. “It would be something we haven’t seen in Washington,” Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer Dr. James Miller told The News Tribune.

WA malaria case prompts further study of region’s mosquitoes

WA has confirmed its first locally acquired malaria case in Pierce County, prompting health teams to do further digging about ...

The World from PRX on MSN2d

Ghana approves breakthrough malaria drug for babies — but research is ‘on ice’ amid US funding cuts

Ghana has approved the world’s first malaria drug for newborns, marking a breakthrough in infant care. But as rollout nears, ...

AllAfrica on MSN3h

More Than 95 000 Malaria Cases, 154 Deaths Countrywide This Year

Health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao says 95 729 cumulative malaria cases and 154 deaths were recorded countrywide since the beginning of the year.The Zambezi region has recorded the ...

NewsBytes57m

Malaria cases have more than doubled in Delhi

Delhi has recorded its highest number of malaria cases in five years, while the spread of chikungunya and dengue also worsens.

CNBCTV182h

Delhi records highest malaria cases in 5 years; chikungunya, dengue spread worsens

Given the ongoing rains, experts caution that things could get worse over the next few weeks. The combined effects of ...

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A genetic tweak could prevent mosquitoes from transmitting malaria

A new study reports on a novel way to short-circuit the parasite that spreads the disease so people wouldn't get infected ...

TheHealthSite1d

Malaria Cases in Delhi Hit a 5-Year High As Dengue and Chikungunya Spread Surge, Know Preventive Tips

Delhi sees malaria cases at a 5-year high amid rising dengue and chikungunya infections. Learn key preventive tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this monsoon season.

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PMC intensifies active surveillance for malaria

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) distributed 193 malaria testing kits to Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers on Thursday. They will now take samples of suspected patients from the ...

The Economist3d

How climate change could spread malaria

Perhaps the biggest threat comes from natural disasters, which climate change is making more common and intense. Take the ...

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