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Scientists Identify 166 Malaria Proteins That Could Unlock a Universal Vaccine
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (910+ words) The Eastern Herald Scientists Identify 166 Malaria Proteins That Could Unlock a Universal Vaccine OXFORD " Children under five in sub-Saharan Africa account for the vast majority of the more than 600, 000 people malaria kills each year, and the vaccines deployed to protect…...
Nine more cerebral malaria cases detected in Jharkhand, count rises to 150
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (430+ words) Published - July 02, 2026 02: 45 pm IST - RANCHI Nine more people tested positive for cerebral malaria in Potka block of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, taking the total count of such cases in the area to 150 in the last one week, officials said on…...
Jaipur among "most vulnerable" dists to dengue, scrub typhus in monsoon
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (350+ words) The Times of India Jaipur: Rajasthan's health department has put key districts on heightened alert for seasonal and vector-borne diseases ahead of the monsoon after reviewing recent trends, rainfall risks and local transmission patterns. Jaipur, Kota, Ajmer, Udaipur and Sawai…...
Nigeria Bears 27% Of Global Malaria Burden, UNICROSS Researcher Reveals
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (261+ words) Prof. Iniodu, of the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, made the disclosure after emerging as one of three UNICROSS academics who secured funding under the latest Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) National Research Fund (NRF) cycle. He is serving…...
Cerebral Malaria Cases in Jharkhand Rise to 150 After Nine New Infections
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (404+ words) The growing number of cases prompted the state government to direct all district administrations to develop a comprehensive action plan to combat the vector-borne disease, they said. Ranchi: Nine more people tested positive for cerebral malaria in Potka block of…...
Cerebral malaria outbreak in India's Jharkhand: Here are the symptoms, precautions and why it's dangerous
6+ hour, 7+ min ago (434+ words) Thursday, Jul 2, 2026 Malaria, particularly the dangerous cerebral malaria strain caused by Plasmodium falciparum, is seeing a significant increase in cases and fatalities. Malaria, the infectious disease spread by Plasmodium parasites, is spreading in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district. In the past…...
Could that 'viral fever' actually be malaria? Experts explain why the two conditions are often mixed up
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (453+ words) Every monsoon, the same scene plays out in countless homes. Someone develops a fever, feels tired, complains of body aches, and assumes it is "just a viral." A few tablets for fever, plenty of fluids, and rest are often considered…...
Cross-Stage, Cross-Species Malaria CD8+ T Cell Antigens Identified
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (348+ words) Perhaps most promisingly, two of the identified antigens were further validated in rodent models, where they elicited protective immunity mediated by CD8+ T cells, significantly reducing parasite loads upon challenge infection. These results highlight their candidacy for inclusion in next-generation multi-antigen…...
Jharkhand reports nine new cerebral malaria cases; tally reaches 150
8+ hour, 34+ min ago (108+ words) Updated On: 02 July, 2026 12: 48 PM IST | Jamshedpur | PTI The majority of cases have been reported from villages such as Kandar and Hithbasa, where medical teams are continuously monitoring the situation, providing medicines, distributing mosquito nets, and taking precautionary measures, the official…...
Avian Malaria Crisis in Hawaii Highlights Biodiversity Risks for India
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (325+ words) Whalesbook What Happened A widespread avian malaria epidemic is devastating native bird populations across the Hawaiian Islands, pushing several species toward extinction A recent study found the parasite present in 63 out of 64 surveyed sites across Kauai, Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii…...