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<p>Scientists have discovered that differences in heatwaves — such as how much hotter they are than normal temperatures, and how long they last — can increase disease burden by up to 13 times in a commonly used experimental animal model</p>

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Heatwaves have a major impact on the spread of many diseases — Irish research

Scientists have suggested that almost 70% of covid-19 cases in the summer of 2022 could have been avoided if there hadn’t been heatwaves around that time

<p>Five healthy people will be bitten by infected mosquitoes at a lab in the Netherlands. Picture: Alamy/PA</p>

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Scientists to give people malaria to study long-term effects

<p>Ireland hasn’t seen locally transmitted cases of West Nile Virus… yet. But with mosquitoes expanding their range and Europe seeing more frequent outbreaks, there’s a future risk to Ireland</p>

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Tiny threats: could mosquitoes bring big problems to Ireland?

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‘New era’ in malaria control begins with vaccinations for Ivory Coast children

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New malaria vaccine for children approved in Ghana

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WHO: Covid disruption resulted in 63,000 more malaria deaths

Malaria booster vaccine shows durable efficacy, study suggests

The research found that a vaccine booster dose one year after children received three doses as their primary vaccination regime maintained high efficacy against malaria.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2022

'More than 1.2m deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections worldwide in 2019'

Research indicates antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is now a leading cause of death worldwide, and the number could potentially be much higher.

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Oxford University malaria vaccine first to meet WHO efficacy goal

When asked if this was the most effective malaria vaccine in the world, Prof Hill said: “It is in the sense that no other vaccine has had a primary endpoint with over 75% efficacy, yes."

Fri, 23 Apr, 2021

'Literally millions will die' without new malaria nets market approval warns UCC academic

Professor Gerry Killeen, the newly appointed Axa research chair of applied pathogen ecology at the School of Biological, Earth, and Environmental Sciences in UCC, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) needed to advance new malaria defences to market as a matter of urgency.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Former soldier should have never been prescribed anti-malaria drug, court hears

Anthony Moore claims his mental and physical health has suffered greatly a result of taking of Mefloquine Hydrochloride or Lariam

Fri, 21 Jun, 2019

Scientists in Germany improve malaria drug production

Scientists in Germany who developed a new way to make a key malaria drug several years ago said they have come up with a technique to make the process even more efficient, which should increase global access and reduce the cost.

Wed, 21 Feb, 2018

Robot scientist finds a toothpaste ingredient could help in the fight against Malaria

A "robot scientist" has helped researchers identify a chemical compound found in toothpaste that could help in the fight against malaria.

Thu, 18 Jan, 2018

More soldiers to sue over malaria drug

The number of claims against the State by members of the Defence Forces who suffered side effects from a malaria medication is to rise following a substantial payout to a Corkman whose career and health were ruined by the drug, writes Caroline O’Doherty    

Mon, 01 Jan, 2018

Soldier given drug for malaria sues State

A Cork soldier who was given the anti-malarial drug, Lariam, for an overseas tour of duty in Chad, has sued the State in the High Court.

Sat, 04 Nov, 2017

Ghana, Kenya and Malawi to test first Malaria vaccine

Three African countries have been chosen to test the world's first malaria vaccine, the World Health Organisation said.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Attacking malaria on several fronts proving a success

A multi-agency approach employing a variety of techniques coupled with a greater local engagement is reducing malaria in Senegal, writes Shamas-ur-Rehman Toor.

Tue, 11 Apr, 2017