Malaria experts fear disease’s resurgence For the first time in 10 years, global malaria cases are no longer falling, sparking concerns about a resurgence of the too often deadly disease. Experts, and philanthropist Bill Gates, are urging country leaders gathering at the Commonwealth summit in London to pledge more money to fight the illness. In 2016, nearly half of the world’s population was at risk of malaria. There were 216 million cases of malaria in 91 countries, an increase of five million compared with 2015. Without more investment and preventive action, we could see even more malaria and rising deaths, experts warn. Malaria cases have been increasing in some parts of the Americas, South-East Asia, Western Pacific and Africa, although in many other regions infections are...

TV presenter Charlie Webster brought out of Rio malaria coma A television sports presenter who was diagnosed with malaria following a 3,000-mile charity cycle ride to Rio has been brought out of her medically induced coma, her manager has said.. Charlie Webster, 33, who has worked for Sky and ITV, became unwell after watching the Olympic opening ceremony. She remains in intensive care but doctors have said they are “very happy with Charlie’s neurological results”. Her mother said: “The fact Charlotte is now conscious is amazing.” Ms Webster is being kept on dialysis as her kidneys are not responding to treatment and is being supported by a respirator. Her mother said in a statement that she had been able to speak to her family. ‘Worst imaginable timeR...

BBC reports that a television sports presenter is in a coma with malaria in a Rio hospital following a 3,000-mile charity cycle ride. Charlie Webster, 33, who has worked for Sky and ITV, became unwell after watching the Olympic opening ceremony. Sky said Ms Webster’s agent had confirmed that she was on life support with a rare strain of the disease. Ms Webster, from Sheffield, had appeared to be in good health when she arrived in Brazil on 4 August.