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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Chikungunya suspects crowd health camps
On the whole 281 patients with fever have visited camps and hospitals for their dose of Paracetamol. Suspect chikungunya cases are rising in DJ Halli area. On Sunday around 100 new patients were treated at the BBMP health camps and 28 new cases were reported at the DJ Halli Hospital. On the whole 281 patients with fever have visited camps and hospitals for their dose of Paracetamol.
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Chikungunya, dengue outbreak confirmed
Public Health Officials confirmed an outbreak of chikungunya and dengue in DJ Halli, revealing that a staggering 70 per cent of the residents in the area were affected by the vector-borne diseases. Amongst the samples sent from the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Kaval Byrasandra, two tested positive for chikungunya and one for dengue.
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Community-centred approach for the control of Aedes spp. in a peri-urban zone in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands using temephos
Chikungunya fever struck the Andaman and Nicobar Islands in July 2006. The authors did a prospective observational feasibility study in one peri-urban locality (Brookshabad) to assess the Aedes spp. infestation and subsequently test the efficacy of a community-based approach to control Aedes aegypti.
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Mosquito menace holds city localities in grip
The mosquito menace in the city has assumed alarming proportions. Residents of many localities have been blaming the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) for this. They allege that the negligence of the civic body with regard to controlling the menace has been leading to the present developments.
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Chikungunya: 65 new cases reported
At least 65 fresh cases of suspected chikungunya were reported from DJ Halli on Thursday, the sixth day of its outbreak. Around 450 patients were attended to at the hospitals in the area, with many old patients revisiting to get their dose of Paracetamol. The hospitals have, however, stopped providing injections to avoid further pain to the patient and are prescribing only tablets.
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Controlling malaria
A significant reduction in malaria deaths through targeted intervention measures, particularly in Africa, and a substantial rise in funding to fight the scourge have brought the goal of elimination of the disease nearer.
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Chikungunya outbreak escalates
Chikungunya outbreak in DJ Halli is getting worse. Of the 450 suspected chikungunya cases treated at the DJ Halli hospital since Saturday, 165 cases were reported on Wednesday alone. Many of these cases are reported to have been confirmed.
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Climate and health in Bhutan
This article points to: - the main impacts of climate change on the health of the population of Bhutan. - Higher morbidity and mortality from extreme weather and climate events and an expansion of vectorborne and water-related diseases are expected.
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Microchip can detect malaria in minutes
Scientists from Glasgow University claim that they have created a device which can detect malaria within minutes. Doctors have welcomed the development as it will help detect the parasite in a short time. The flu-like symptoms can be missed until the patient is critically ill. Blood samples are placed in the microchip, which is designed to detect the strain of disease.
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Workshop on malaria eradication
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