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By investing in innovative, private-sector-led solutions, African countries can turn health challenges into engines of economic opportunity. Eliminating malaria would free up billions in lost productivity, unlock new business opportunities, and improve the quality of life for millions of people.
Dr. Eric Ochomo, who led the Kenyan arm of the study, underscored the importance of understanding the genetic make-up of An. funestus saying the new knowledge will support the fight against malaria.
The Global Fund’s 2025 results report shows that malaria-related fatalities in the country increased from 10,000 in 2010 to 11,000 in 2023, placing Kenya among the few African nations experiencing worsening malaria mortality.
According to the Ministry of Health, over 1.36 million people living with HIV are now on lifesaving treatment
The warning comes amid a surge in infections and a decline in international support
The findings, which come after large-scale trials in Kenya and Mozambique, offer new hope in the global effort to fight malaria.