Doctors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo try to save a boy suffering from malaria. While his siblings have been treated successfully, his condition is unstable and his prospects are uncertain
Anna Surinyach
The Swiss Malaria Group has announced the winners of a photography and video competition to mark World Malaria Day on April 25. Photojournalist Anna Surinyach won the photo section with the image shown.
Nearly half of the world’s population is at risk of malaria, according to the World Health Organization. In 2015, there were roughly 212 million malaria cases and an estimated 429,000 malaria deaths. Every two minutes a child dies from the disease.
Although increased prevention and control measures have led to a 29% reduction in malaria mortality rates globally since 2010, sub-Saharan Africa continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. In 2015, the region was home to 90% of malaria cases and 92% of malaria deaths.
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Majority of young Swiss well-trained, army fitness test reveals
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More than half of young Swiss men and women are considered well-trained, with around 80% meeting the federal government's exercise recommendations, according to the Armed Forces 2023 fitness test.
Italian consulate to relocate to ‘Casa d’Italia’ in Zurich
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The Italian state is renovating the "Casa d'Italia" in Zurich's Kreis 4 district, with plans to move the Consulate General from its current location on Tödistrasse in District 2 to this historic building.
Swiss companies maintain financial stability amid European struggles
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Swiss companies continue to demonstrate financial robustness compared to their European counterparts, although corporate restructuring activities have increased in recent months.
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Unknown assailants detonated an ATM in canton Vaud early Sunday morning, causing extensive damage to the building. The perpetrators fled the scene and remain at large.
Kudelski Group to sell Skidata division to Assa Abloy
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The Kudelski Group is selling its Skidata division to the Swedish manufacturer of locking and security systems Assa Abloy.
Tragic weekend in Swiss waters: three bodies recovered
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Swiss authorities recovered three bodies from local waters over the weekend, with one incident occurring in Zurich and two in Zug.
Lake Parade in Geneva attracts over 100,000 people
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The 22nd Lake Parade and the Lake Sensation in Geneva attracted over 100,000 people in summery weather on Saturday. There were no major incidents at either event.
Graubünden storm causes significant economic damage, prompting support measures
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The recent storm in Misox, in canton Graubünden, has resulted in severe economic damage, affecting SMEs, tourism, and agricultural land.
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Human-scented mosquito trap effective against malaria
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The trap used in the study, published in the journal The Lancet on Tuesday, attracts mosquitoes through a scent imitating human skin. The insects are then sucked into the trap by a solar-powered fan. Four researchers from the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) were involved in the study, the first of its…
Millions face life-threatening diseases from deadly toxins
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The Environmental Toxin Report 2015External link, published on Wednesday, said the pollutants – lead, radionuclides, mercury, hexavalent chromium, pesticides and cadmium – collectively affect the health of 95 million people and account for over 14.7 million Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY). “These top six toxic threats clearly stand out among the others around the world,”…
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A series of new sustainable development goalsExternal link will replace the MDGsExternal link, which will expire in September 2015. But how much has actually been achieved since 2000, when 189 UN member states declared their intention to combat global poverty by signing the non-binding Millennium DeclarationExternal link? swissinfo.ch sought answers from three specialists in economic development.…
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