World malaria report 2022
Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards
Vector Borne Diseases
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Hard to detect dengue coupled with other vector diseases: Doctors
HYDERABAD: Coinfection of dengue with other similar ailments like malaria and chikungunya makes matters worse for patients and diagnosis difficult for doctors. With cases of coinfection on the rise,
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Dengue funds lie unused with 'cash-starved' corporation
NEW DELHI: The capital’s three civic bodies have time and again complained about lack of money when it comes to executing key projects. However, it has emerged that north corporation has failed to utilise
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Dengue fever outbreak stopped by special mosquitoes
Australian researchers say for the first time an entire city has been protected from viral disease dengue. Captive-bred mosquitoes with a naturally occurring bacteria were released in the city of Townsville,
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Dengue scare: KMC serves 'stop work' notice to under-construction buildings
KOLKATA: In a desperate attempt to enforce strict dengue prevention rules at city’s construction sites, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation has served ‘stop work’ notices to as many as 50 under-construction
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530 houses get notices over stagnant water
GURUGRAM: At least 530 houses, where clean water was found in tanks, plant pots or other containers on the roof or in ditches near the premises, have been issued notices by the Civil hospital’s chief medical
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Ahmedabad: Mosquito breeding spaces found at 21 construction site, four schools
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has found 21 construction sites, four schools and a BRTS workshops, which are the most prominent sites of mosquito breeding. The civic body has been conducting an inspection
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Most of 178 chikungunya cases reported from Pune
PUNE: The number of chikungunya cases may not be on a drastic rise like dengue, but it still is keeping medical practitioners and citizens in the state on an alert. Between January 1 and July 7 this
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Future Generali India launches policy to cover diseases like Malaria, Dengue, Zika virus
Future Generali India Insurance Company Limited (FGII) has launched a group insurance policy aimed at providing financial support in battling vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, Zika virus etc
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Dengue larvae found at 18 government offices
Health Department sends show-cause notices, seeks explanation The Health Department has sent show-cause notices to 18 government offices, including the Punjab Secretariat, Mini Secretariat, Kendriya
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Malaria cases outpace dengue this season
NEW DELHI: Malaria is turning out to be the fastest spreading mosquito-borne disease this season. As per municipal data released on Monday, 75 people have been affected by malaria as on July 21 this