UK emerges as global leader in malaria research despite aid cuts
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 07:37 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Independent details how British scientists are at the forefront of malaria innovation, from genetic engineering to new vaccines, with collaborations in Tanzania. The article emphasizes the significance of this work as worldwide foreign‑aid budgets shrink, positioning the UK as a quiet but crucial research powerhouse in the fight against the disease.
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