Invest in research to curb malaria, govts urged

HEALTH advocates have called on African governments to invest in research and innovation to deal with malaria as a public health threat.

The call was made during the commemorations of World Malaria Day held under the theme Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world. 

In an interview, Community Working Group on Health executive director Itai Rusike said the fight against malaria was one of humanity’s most significant public health successes.

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