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Nature 430, 928-929 (19 August 2004) | doi:10.1038/430928a; Published online 18 August 2004

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Malaria Power to the people

Declan Butler1

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In Africa, where malaria hits hardest, scientists are crying out for countries to take matters into their own hands, says Declan Butler.

Grace Malenga's frustration comes through loud and clear: "Come the first rains, after a week or so, my wards are flooded by sick, convulsing or anaemic kids — a good proportion of whom die, year in, year out. What preventative measures will it take to reverse that?