A major analysis of 25 studies across Africa and Asia finds that insecticide-treated nets cut malaria cases by up to 68%—but ...

The analysis "confirmed an overall significant protective effect of ITNs against malaria" and findings "reinforce the ...

Mosquito nets are a constant feature in sub-Saharan Africa. It is used to prevent mosquitoes from gaining access to homes. Homes without the nets rely on insecticides to address the menace. However, ...

Mosquito nets are low-cost weapons in the war on malaria, but the biting bugs have become resistant to the insecticides used on these nets. Researchers have now created a chemical arsenal that doesn’t ...

South Sudan’s health ministry said it is investigating the alleged diversion and sale of mosquito nets intended for free ...

Health authorities and public health advocates in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have urged the public to practise ...

The fight against malaria is a test of human intelligence against mosquitoes — and so far, our minuscule winged enemy is winning. But new results shared this week show substantial improvements in one ...

A global study found insecticide-treated mosquito nets can reduce malaria cases by up to 68%, but rising insecticide resistance and changing mosquito behaviour threaten progress towards elimination.

A new international study found that insecticide-treated mosquito nets still sharply reduce malaria cases and deaths. It also warned that rising insecticide resistance could weaken their protection ...

Southwest Research Institute tapped into its drug formulation and manufacturing expertise to fabricate two bed netting prototypes targeting malaria-causing blood parasites. In a collaboration with ...

Most students of global health will learn about insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and the problems with widespread distribution of this global health “object” to prevent malaria and improve ...