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Mosquitoes deliver malaria 'vaccine' through bites

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 22:05 AP

In a daring experiment in Europe, scientists used mosquitoes as flying needles to deliver a "vaccine" of live malaria parasites through their bites. The results were astounding: Everyone in the vaccine group acquired immunity to malaria; everyone in a non-vaccinated comparison group did not, and developed malaria when exposed to the parasites later.

Last Updated ( Thursday, 30 July 2009 07:15 )

Doctor journeys to Ghana for triple negative breast cancer clues

Tuesday, 21 July 2009 15:41 CNN

(CNN) -- For Dr. Lisa Newman, a 16-hour trip over two days from Michigan to Ghana in Africa is just part of the journey in uncovering clues about a rare form of breast ca...

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 21 July 2009 17:02 )

Findings of major study on Vitamin A released

Monday, 27 April 2009 10:32 GNA

Accra, April 27 , GNA – A study conducted in Kintampo by a team of experts has shown beyond doubt that taking Vitamin A does not reduce the risk of death in pregnancy or ...

We will launch all-out war on malaria in two years - Health Minister

Tuesday, 07 April 2009 15:56 Erick Osei

Accra, 7 April, GNA – Dr. George Sipa Yankey, Minister of Health, on Tuesday promised an all-out fight against malaria in efforts to control the disease in two years.

Address growing autistic disorders now – Dr Badoe

Thursday, 02 April 2009 15:03 GNA

Accra, April 2, GNA - Dr Emmanuel V. Badoe, Director, Neurology Developmental Clinic, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital , on Thursday called for
urgent measures to address the growin...

Last Updated ( Thursday, 02 April 2009 15:13 )