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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Health Dept sets up separate wards for dengue patients in hospitals
Following the first case of dengue the District Health Department has already earmarked separate wards to handle patients suffering from the disease. In fact, the Health Department has set up dengue wards
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Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills One, Infects Eight in Four States
Lassa fever outbreak in the country has killed one person and infected eight others in four states. It also affected one new healthcare worker in Kebbi State. Figures released yesterday by the Nigeria
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Evaluation of intensified dengue control measures with interrupted time series analysis in the Panadura Medical Officer of Health division in Sri Lanka: a case study and cost-effectiveness analysis
<p>Dengue has become a major public health problem in Sri Lanka with a considerable economic burden. As a response, in June, 2014, the Ministry of Health initiated a proactive vector control programme
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India sets 2030 as target to eradicate malaria
2 more vaccines undergoing trial in the country. Hyderabad: The Malaria Elimination Research Alliance, a branch of the Indian Council of Medical Research, has been set up to prioritise, plan and scale
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Hyderabad: Gates-funded malaria drug gets big break
Tafenoquine or Krintafel is used to treat p.vivax malaria. Hyderabad: Development of the drug tafenoquine is a major breakthrough in the treatment of malaria. No drug has been developed in the past
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Hyderabad: Mosquitoes continue to be a challenge
Some people use ant killer gammaxene and spread it in the compound and around the house. Hyderabad: Prevention is always better than cure but preventing vector borne diseases such as malaria is a big
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Mumbai faces greater threat from dengue than malaria
Former had five times more breeding spots than the latter in last four months The Insecticide department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) found five times more dengue mosquito breeding
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New mosquito repelling molecule identified
Indian researchers have synthesized a new aromatic molecule that promises to help repel and kill adult female of Aedes aegypti mosquito which isscarrier of several disease-causing viruses. Mosquito
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Vijayawada: Four cases of malaria reported this year
He directed the panchayat raj and RWS officials to clean tanks where water is stored so as to avoid contamination of water. Vijayawada: Special medical services will be provided to check the spread
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State set to eliminate malaria
Malaria cases and deaths steadily decreasing since 2013 The Health Department has called for the early diagnosis and prompt and complete treatment of malaria and sustained vector control measures to