Leptospirosis and dengue have emerged as the leading killers this year and have claimed 23 lives in Mumbai. So far this year, the city already accounts for 50% dengue deaths in the state. Malaria figures have reduced.
After Sri Lanka, China becomes the second country to become malaria-free. India needs to ramp up efforts to eradicate this mosquito-borne disease effectively and decisively.
This malarial parasite is found in long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques. It can cause daily fever spikes 9-12 days after the infection and organ failure in severe cases.
Scientists claim mosquito population can be reduced by 95% through this new method. Keep reading to know more about this genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes.
According to a study published in Journal of Natural Products, a compound called friomaramide can block infection and development of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum in liver cells.
According to a recent study, malaria infection can increase your chances of developing cardiovascular problems.
According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a neurotoxin, PMP1, makes it possible to reduce the prevalence of malaria in a new and environmentally friendly way.
Keeping mosquitoes away is the only way to prevent malaria. On this World Malaria Day, we share a list of herbs that will help you get rid of mosquitoes.
World Malaria Day is being celebrated today all across the globe in order to help countries and communities reduce the burden of malaria. On this special day, we share important facts and figures about this parasitic disease while arming you up to fight it out.
According to WHO, after spending 30 years in the making, RTS,S has been developed as the first and to date the only vaccine to prevent malaria.
Science has developed a cheaper and simple way to fight the mosquito-borne disease malaria. By simply using an origami-style paper device disease like malaria can get accurately and quickly detected in the remote parts of the developing world.
An experimental new malaria vaccine is offering potentially long-lasting immunity against the persistent parasite that sickens hundreds of millions of people each year, a study suggests.
On the brighter side according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2018 World malaria report, India was the only country to report a considerable decrease in its malaria cases in 2017 in comparison with 2016.
Though the monsoon season has ended, it has given a tough time to Mumbaikars. You will be shocked to know that monsoon diseases have claimed 23 lives in the city.
Malaria is a deadly disease which affects the people from the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. One may be prone to it due to unhealthy surroundings or a weak immunity. So, along with your doctor's medications, opt for these DIY tips.
Hyderabad is seeing a whopping rise in number of malaria cases. A city based hospital has recorded around 10 to 15 positive malaria cases in a span of just two weeks.
For the study, the team conducted a two-year clinical trial in Burkina Faso, West Africa, involving 2,000 children, aged between six months and five years.
Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases can turn life-threatening if not treated in time.
As per scientists, wiping out mosquitoes from countries ravaged by malaria would not have a negative impact on any other native species.
After Sri Lanka, China becomes the second country to become malaria-free. India needs to ramp up efforts to eradicate this mosquito-borne disease effectively and decisively.
This malarial parasite is found in long-tailed and pig-tailed macaques. It can cause daily fever spikes 9-12 days after the infection and organ failure in severe cases.
Scientists claim mosquito population can be reduced by 95% through this new method. Keep reading to know more about this genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes.
According to a study published in Journal of Natural Products, a compound called friomaramide can block infection and development of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum in liver cells.
According to a recent study, malaria infection can increase your chances of developing cardiovascular problems.
According to a study published in the journal Nature Communications, a neurotoxin, PMP1, makes it possible to reduce the prevalence of malaria in a new and environmentally friendly way.
Keeping mosquitoes away is the only way to prevent malaria. On this World Malaria Day, we share a list of herbs that will help you get rid of mosquitoes.
World Malaria Day is being celebrated today all across the globe in order to help countries and communities reduce the burden of malaria. On this special day, we share important facts and figures about this parasitic disease while arming you up to fight it out.
According to WHO, after spending 30 years in the making, RTS,S has been developed as the first and to date the only vaccine to prevent malaria.
Science has developed a cheaper and simple way to fight the mosquito-borne disease malaria. By simply using an origami-style paper device disease like malaria can get accurately and quickly detected in the remote parts of the developing world.
An experimental new malaria vaccine is offering potentially long-lasting immunity against the persistent parasite that sickens hundreds of millions of people each year, a study suggests.
On the brighter side according to the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2018 World malaria report, India was the only country to report a considerable decrease in its malaria cases in 2017 in comparison with 2016.
Though the monsoon season has ended, it has given a tough time to Mumbaikars. You will be shocked to know that monsoon diseases have claimed 23 lives in the city.
Malaria is a deadly disease which affects the people from the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. One may be prone to it due to unhealthy surroundings or a weak immunity. So, along with your doctor's medications, opt for these DIY tips.
Hyderabad is seeing a whopping rise in number of malaria cases. A city based hospital has recorded around 10 to 15 positive malaria cases in a span of just two weeks.
For the study, the team conducted a two-year clinical trial in Burkina Faso, West Africa, involving 2,000 children, aged between six months and five years.
Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases can turn life-threatening if not treated in time.
As per scientists, wiping out mosquitoes from countries ravaged by malaria would not have a negative impact on any other native species.
