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Malaria has left a devastating toll on a family in Kenya, claiming the life of 31-year-old Rosebella Awuor and four other family members. Winnie Akinyi, the guardian of Awuor’s orphaned 11-year-old son, is left reeling from the loss. Despite being preventable and curable, malaria remains a major public health challenge in Kenya, particularly in regions with high temperatures and rainfall. While a pilot malaria vaccine program has shown promise, its widespread availability remains uncertain. Experts call for increased funding, new treatment methods, and enhanced logistical support to combat the disease. Kenya’s local production of antimalarial drugs is a step towards reducing dependency on imports, but more needs to be done to ensure timely access to life-saving medications.

Punjab, India, and Brazil are exploring scientific cooperation to address livestock ailments and boost animal health. The collaboration aims to monitor disease outbreaks, develop vaccines and medicines, and leverage Ayurvedic knowledge for veterinary treatments. The partnership seeks to enhance milk production and address challenges posed by diseases like LSD that have significantly impacted the livestock industry. The research projects will be funded jointly by Brazil and Punjab, and a joint working group will be established to facilitate collaboration.

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have created a synthetic compound that mimics cancer cell antigens and can boost the immune system’s production of antibodies against cancer. This breakthrough offers a new strategy for developing cancer vaccines that target multiple types of cancer by modifying the antigen used.