AFENET COVID-19 at a Glance - Issue #65

Published on September 21, 2020

AFENET COVID-19 at a Glance Issue #65 is now available

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Rare blood group called Dantu may provide protection against deadly malaria, study shows

September 18, 2020
People who had one copy of the Dantu gene had 40 percent protection against malaria and those with two copies of Dantu gene had 70 percent protection against the disease. Firstpost

Deadly malaria and cholera outbreaks grow amongst refugees as COVID pandemic strains health systems, warns IRC

September 22, 2020
There is an increase in malaria and cholera cases compared to previous years due in part to COVID-related disruptions severely impeding diagnosis and treatment of the diseases, access to relief from floods as well as affordability of mosquito nets. IRC