Global anti-malaria fight still fragile

The global fight against malaria is saving more and more lives, especially among children in Africa, but progress remains fragile and more money is needed, a report said Tuesday.

Insecticide-treated mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying and preventive malaria treatment during pregnancy have saved the lives of nearly three quarters of a million children in 34 African countries over the past 10 years, according to the study published by the Roll Back Malaria Partnership (RBM).

http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/196253/global-anti-malaria-fight-still-fragile

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