The 10 locally transmitted malaria cases identified in 4 states in the summer of 2023 were the first in the US since 2023.
Treated cloth baby wraps allow targeting of young children, integration with existing cultural norms, and protection against outdoor and daytime mosquito biting, the authors say.
Supported vaccines saved a record 1.7 million lives, 400,000 more than in 2023, and made headway in conflict countries.
MAM01 administration was well tolerated, and no treatment-related serious adverse events occurred after 1 or 2 doses.
France and Italy continue to battle chikungunya outbreaks and the spread of dengue, as Greece probes possible local malaria cases.
Health officials in Washington state recently announced an investigation into a similar local case in the Tacoma area.
A genomic study of malaria samples from Tanzania and Zanzibar found mutations connected to artemisinin partial resistance, which can lead to poor treatment outcomes.
The trial showed a community-wide benefit with ivermectin compared with the comparison drug albendazole.
The drug fills a treatment gap for the youngest babies, who are too young to be vaccinated.
Women and young adults aged 15 to 49 experienced a greater burden of mental illness.
