Tag: malaria prevention
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New Tanzanian Malaria Vaccine SUM-101 Shows Strong Immune Response in Early Trials
Promising early results for SUM-101 in Tanzanian adults A new experimental malaria vaccine, SUM-101, has generated encouraging immune responses in its first human trial conducted with Tanzanian adults who have prior exposure to malaria. The study, conducted in Dar es Salaam and led by researchers including Aina-ekisha Kahatano and Maxmillian Mpina, aims to assess safety,…
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10-day IRS Campaign in Ghotki Aims to Curb Malaria and Dengue
Ten-Day Indoor Residual Spraying Campaign Kicks Off in Ghotki In a decisive move to protect residents from malaria and dengue, a ten-day Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) campaign has been officially launched in Ghotki district. The initiative, ordered by Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kanrani, brings together local health authorities, field workers, and community leaders to deliver…
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Ghotki Launches 10-Day Indoor Residual Spray Campaign to Combat Malaria and Dengue
Initiating a Targeted Public Health Drive In a decisive move to curb mosquito-borne illnesses, a 10-day Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) campaign has been officially launched in Ghotki. The initiative comes under the directive of Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kanrani, who directed local health authorities to implement a comprehensive program aimed at reducing malaria and dengue…
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Travel Health: Cost-Effective Pre-Travel Interventions and Common Ailments
Overview: The Value of Pre-Travel Interventions Recent literature reviews highlight how pre-travel health measures can reduce the likelihood of acquiring communicable diseases and limit transmission during and after international trips. A scoping review of 44 economic evaluation studies, spanning 1946 to 2023, examined the cost-effectiveness of pre-travel interventions for diseases such as hepatitis A and…