Die hard
Identified a century ago and viciously attacked by pesticides and drugs, the Anopheles mosquito and the malarial parasite still survive to prey …
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 …
Artemisinin-resistant malaria parasites can infect African mosquitoes, says study
This could have dreadful consequences for Africa, a continent vulnerable to malaria
Chikungunya resurfaces in Maharashtra
Taking sting out of Chikungunya
The mosquito catchers
Chikungunya virus gets deadlier
Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
The findings were achieved after a decade of fight for public acceptance, regulatory approvals
Climate change and human health: The impact is too big to be ignored
A changing ecosystem of viruses, compromised host-immune system stemming from climate crisis paves the way for infectious diseases
What could have turned yellow fever outbreak into a global disaster?
Fast spread of yellow fever and lack of steady supply of vaccine had put WHO and global aid agencies in a spot
Yellow fever grips DRC, Angola
More than 11 million doses of the yellow fever vaccine have been sent to Angola since February this year and more than 2 million to DRC
Clinical trials for first dengue treatment could start within a year
The dengue virus poses a grave risk to people in tropical and sub-tropical countries with an estimated 400 million getting infected globally each year
Scientists announce final trial results of world’s most advanced malaria vaccine
Vaccine can prevent a substantial number of cases of clinical malaria, especially in areas of high transmission rates
Mosquito matters
The blood-sucking pest is altering itself with changing environment. But studies on it are few and far between
Fever still a mystery
Authorities yet to identify cause of deadly disease prevalent in Muzaffarpur for a decade
WHO comes out with framework to combat Zika virus
Says $56 million would be required to implement the framework
How wind lures mosquitoes
Spread of malaria depends on the direction of wind
How to tame the mosquito
India does not have to bear the onslaught of vector-borne diseases year after year. It is possible to control mosquitoes that spread these diseases
Are we losing the war on dengue, chikungunya and mystery fever?
Be it heavy breeding, unplanned construction or possible virus mutation, the dengue and chikungunya cases have spiraled out of control this year. …
Sri Lanka defeats malaria
WHO declares the country free of the disease. In the mid-20th century, it was among the most malaria-affected countries
Activists help reduce malaria cases in Odisha
Accredited Social Health Activists’ efforts brought down malaria deaths in the state from 89 in 2014 to 4 in 2018
World not prepared to cope with re-emerging infectious diseases: WHO Director General
Director General Margaret Chan was addressing the World Health Assembly being held in Geneva
Love in the time of Zika
South American countries have advised couples to not have children for up to two years. This pregnancy advice could have a profound societal …
Malaria hits anti-poaching efforts
Malaria has affected management of Pakke Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. Vibha Varshney talks to Nandini Velho of National Centre for …
India prone to vector-borne diseases, heatwaves, say experts
A good weather prediction system can go a long way to raise public awareness