malaria
Posted May 7, 2020, 1:10 pm
Gabriella Khalaj
/Cronkite News
The FDA in April eased a number of restrictions on blood donations in order to help blood banks across the nation keep up with the demand for blood. It came as infection concerns and stay-home orders were leading to widespread cancellations of blood drives and donation appointments.... Read more»
Posted Apr 8, 2020, 10:13 am
McKenzie Sadeghi
/Cronkite News
While President Trump touts an anti-malarial drug as a possible coronavirus treatment, Gov. Doug Ducey is allowing its use in limited circumstances in Arizona – dividing advocates over whether he’s gone too far or not far enough.... Read more»
Posted Mar 27, 2020, 2:31 pm
Jessica McDonald
/FactCheck
President Donald Trump has enthusiastically pushed the use of two malaria drugs — one in combination with an antibiotic — to treat COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. But there is currently only limited evidence to suggest the drugs are effective against the new virus.... Read more»
Posted Jun 26, 2011, 1:13 pm
John Donnelly
/GlobalPost
Malawi has one of the highest maternal death rates in the world, even though it has made great strides in the last decade. There’s a one-in-36 chance of dying during childbirth or in the late stages of pregnancy.... Read more»