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Two Frankfurt Airport employees have died from malaria after being bitten by a mosquito that likely arrived on an international flight. Four other workers are hospitalized, and authorities have set up mosquito traps while the Robert Koch Institute warns about the risks of delayed diagnosis in rare cases.
A Meiji Gakuin University researcher revealed that during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army infected mentally ill soldiers with malaria via mosquito bites for military research. The experiments targeted troops considered unfit for combat, raising alarms over wartime medical atrocities. Japan's Defense Ministry has not commented on the findings.
Malaria cases in Zimbabwe have surged to 65,399 in the first four months of 2026, double the number from the same period last year, amid U.S. aid cuts and climate-driven weather extremes. Deaths have also increased sharply, reaching 174 compared to 85 in 2025. Experts warn that the funding shortfall threatens the country's goal of eliminating malaria by 2030.
Malaria cases in Zimbabwe are rising again, hitting mining communities hardest due to poor living conditions and disrupted prevention programs. Authorities are responding but face limited resources. Experts warn the situation could worsen without timely intervention.
The World Health Organization has prequalified Coartem Baby, the first malaria drug tailored for infants from 2 kg, filling a critical treatment gap. Previously, babies had to use medicines meant for older children, risking overdose and side effects. The cherry-flavored tablet dissolves in liquids and is already being used in Ghana.
