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The mosquito-born malaria parasite kills up to 2 million people annually, and in many parts of the world it is a major killer of children under the age of 5.

The ban on DDT has increased the population of mosquitos and made efforts at control more difficult. Find out more about this disease that effects mainly Third World nations, its symptoms & treatment, current research, and what worldwide organizations are doing to combat the disease ...

MIMCom Malaria Research Resources - Boasting the first electronic malaria research network in the world - a consortium of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and related organizations in Africa, the U.S., the United Kingdom (U.K.) and Europe - and providing access for scientists working in Africa. Comprehensive and up-to-date information on this pandemic.

Malaria in Southern Africa - The site design stands in stark contrast to the topic. A simply beautiful setup with pages of easily located information together with related links. A wonderful addition to resources on malaria.

Roll Back Malaria - Home of the WHO Roll Back Malaria Initiative, this site solicites articles and news from those active in the fight to conquer the disease. Multinational input and links.

MARA/ARMA Project - Mapping Malaria Risk In Africa, with data the main draw here although the links lead to more generalized sites. The numbers paint a vivid picture of the need for research and action.

Africa Fighting Malaria - This site is very pro DDT being put back into use to curb the mosquito population. Good overall information and a warning stance. One article: Drug researchers are losing the race against malaria, and Americans and Europeans should be more concerned than they are captures the emphasis of the site.

also see -> Asian Bird Flu | Lyme Disease | West Nile Virus

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.