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Ultra-violet light gadget could help battle malaria

Blood transfusions in sub-Saharan Africa can result in you catching malaria - from the donors blood. A new Lancet report says a new way of treating transfusion blood could minimise the risk of getting malaria through transfusions. Professor Jean-Pierre Allain is the report's lead author. First off, how likely is it that you will catch malaria from a transfusion?

(Pic Health official takes blood sample of a woman for malaria testing at Ajah in Eti Osa East district of Lagos, on April 21, 2016 Credit AFP)

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