CSIR scientists working on new vaccine for malaria

The aim is to make a vaccine that can be conditionally attenuated when given to humans

India fourth in number of global malaria cases: Lancet report

All other nine high malaria prevalance countries are African

Health in news on May 2

A round-up of what's new in health sector

Second anti-malaria vaccine for children approved by WHO

Global health body also recommends vaccines for dengue and meningitis  

Health in news on May 4

A round-up of what's new in health

Hope is on the horizon for a malaria-free Africa

After decades of intense research, two new malaria vaccines have come to market

Mosquitoes in a warming world: The full cover story

Malaria: Two groundbreaking vaccines have been developed, but access and rollout are still big stumbling blocks

The demand for malaria vaccine is estimated to be 40-60 million doses by 2026

Climate change increasing threats from Vibrio bacteria: Study

Warming catalyses antimicrobial resistance

Simply put: Diseased India

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Africa sees 2 new disease outbreaks every week, link with climate change clear: CDC

Around 75% of outbreaks zoonotic, shortage of healthworkers, epidemiologists concerning, says Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention &…

East Africa to experience surge in El Nino-related malaria infections, experts warn

Impending outbreak of new infections can wipe away gains in malaria control, they say

India’s progress in health outcomes dismal: UN report

The under-five mortality rate in the country still stands at 43 per 1,000 live births

WHO certifies Cabo Verde malaria-free; third African country to do so

Following last outbreak in 2017, the country identified problems and made improvements

As told to Parliament (December 3, 2021): Diabetes prevalence to grow almost 70% by 2045

All that was discussed in the House through the day

As told to Parliament (July 30, 2021): Malaria cases, deaths on the decline

All that was discussed in the Houses through the day

Chad’s first dengue fever outbreak: What you should know

Chad doesn’t have necessary public health preparedness and response capacities, so the risk is high

Rewind 2018: Health roundup of India

Major developments, policies, reports and disputes in the health sector

Rains & mosquito-breeding: How flooded cities become hotbeds for long-term public health hazards

Mosquitoes laying eggs that remain dormant until the next rainy season can lead to a resurgence of diseases, presenting a continuous cycle of …

Genetically changed mosquitoes could transform Africa’s long fight against malaria

As told to Parliament (December 7, 2021): Thousands of posts vacant at India’s rural health centres

All that was discussed in the House through the day

AMR causes more deaths than malaria and HIV/AIDS combined. What Africa is doing to fight this silent epidemic

In many African countries, poverty and inequality propel the likelihood of antimicrobial resistance  

Significant number of malaria mosquitoes bite during day, control measures need re-evaluation: Study 

Mosquito populations feed in shifts during the day, study finds

El Salvador becomes first central American country to be declared malaria-free

The country has not recorded any indigenous case of malaria since 2017