Historical beginnings Malaria has a long history in China. The word malaria was found on the oracle bone and bronze inscriptions of the Shang Yin era from 1562 to 1066 BC, which indicated malaria had prevailed for more than 3,000 years in China. The scourge of malaria—periodic fevers and spleen enlargement, both characteristic of malaria—were […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) launches an open consultation process to gain feedback on a prioritization framework for research and development of malaria health products.

Harvard faculty recall early inspirations to study malaria, including the potential role Harvard’s free, new online edX malaria course may play in encouraging others to enter the field.

Together with edX, an online education platform, HarvardX launched a free online course called: “MalariaX: Defeating Malaria from the Genes to the Globe.” Enroll today and gain insights on cutting-edge science and technology for malaria and examine key public health policies needed to control and eliminate malaria.