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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Orissa yet to follow WHO guidelines
BHUBANESWAR: Given the hard truths the Global Malaria Report 2008 has thrown out, it seems, Orissa
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Warming brings floods, mosquitoes to Europe
Climate change will amplify the risk of flooding in northwestern Europe, water scarcity and forest fires on the northern Mediterranean rim and bring milder winters to Scandinavia, the European Environment Agency said.
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Climate change and urban children: impacts and implications for adaptation in low- and middle-income countries
This paper discusses the particular and disproportionate risks to urban children in poverty from various aspects of climate change, both extreme events and changing means. It explores the potential impacts on children's health, learning and psychosocial well-being, and considers the implications of family coping strategies for children.
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Dengue cases mount to 550, MCD increases power spraying
New Delhi: With 23 new dengue cases reported on Sunday, the count touched 550, including two deaths. In view of the rising toll, MCD has increased the power spray tankers from twice a day to thrice a day along with regular fogging.
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Aldona health centre records 434 malaria cases in eight months
PORVORIM, SEPT 25
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WHO sounds the alarm bell on dengue
Aarti Dhar NEW DELHI: With 75 per cent of the population or 2 billion people in the Asia-Pacific region at risk, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked the member states to take concrete measures urgently in order to control the spread of dengue.
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18 more dengue cases reported
Sindh Minister for Health Dr Saghir Ahmed said on Monday that 18 new patients with suspected dengue virus were brought to various hospitals in city on Sunday night and Monday. With the new arrivals, the number of such patients admitted to different hospitals had risen to 50, he said.
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Dengue crosses 400 mark in city
The number of dengue cases crossed 400 in Delhi on Monday, with 62 more cases being detected in the last three days alone. Civic agencies and the state government, however, maintained there was nothing to panic about.
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One dies, 321 cases reported
NEW DELHI
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Dengue fever easily treatable: PMS
The recent monsoon rains may result in instances of the dengue fever, but people should not panic because the fever does not require sophisticated treatment, said Pakistan Medical Society (PMS) Chairm