Malaria during pregnancy is a significant public health concern, but the impact of the disease on maternal and fetal health is considerably reduced with the use of enhanced prevention and treatment strategies.
Delhi sees malaria cases at a 5-year high amid rising dengue and chikungunya infections. Learn key preventive tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this monsoon season.
Know 7 natural and effective repellents to protect yourself and your family from dengue and malaria. Stay safe with simple, chemical-free remedies.
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A new hope for India to curb vector-borne disease, the first indigenous malaria vaccine has reportedly shown excellent efficacy in the preclinical stage of development.
A sweet cherry flavour, including in breast milk, and easily dissovleable drug is now approved for the treatment of malaria in Infants under 5kg.
Dengue and malaria fears rise as 39 areas in Noida, Greater Noida, and Jewar are flagged high-risk. Are you living in one of these deadly danger zones? Find out now.
Monsoon-triggered diseases are hitting Surat's working-class areas hardest, with poor sanitation and limited healthcare access fueling the surge. The health official asked the public to be vigilant if the rain persists.
Seasonal diseases are on the rise in Telangana as monsoon sets in. The general public is advised to drink clean water and avoid street food.
Monsoon precautions: Keep yourself safe during the monsoon season, which brings about many diseases and infections, by following some simple preventative measures.
It is important for parents to protect their children from paediatric malaria, as it can become quite severe and threatening, since their immune systems are weak. Read on to know more from a doctor.
Georgia was endemic to at least three species of the malaria parasite - Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium vivax - before the 20th century.
Advances in malaria research and control strategies bring hope for more effective treatments and the eventual elimination of the disease.
Mysterious disease that killed 143 people and infected 592 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since October has finally been uncovered as a severe case of malaria.
On October 20th, Egypt became the 2nd country in 2024 to be declared as malaria-free after a 100-year effort to combat the disease.
Maintain Clean Surroundings: A clean environment discourages mosquito breeding.
Malaria Outbreaks in India: If you suspect you may have been infected by a malaria-carrying mosquito, these diagnostic tests can help determine if you have the disease.
Some common monsoon infections can have neurological manifestations. Know all about it from our expert Dr Praveen Gupta.
Malaria during pregnancy is a significant public health concern, but the impact of the disease on maternal and fetal health is considerably reduced with the use of enhanced prevention and treatment strategies.
Delhi sees malaria cases at a 5-year high amid rising dengue and chikungunya infections. Learn key preventive tips to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases this monsoon season.
A new hope for India to curb vector-borne disease, the first indigenous malaria vaccine has reportedly shown excellent efficacy in the preclinical stage of development.
A sweet cherry flavour, including in breast milk, and easily dissovleable drug is now approved for the treatment of malaria in Infants under 5kg.
Dengue and malaria fears rise as 39 areas in Noida, Greater Noida, and Jewar are flagged high-risk. Are you living in one of these deadly danger zones? Find out now.
Monsoon-triggered diseases are hitting Surat's working-class areas hardest, with poor sanitation and limited healthcare access fueling the surge. The health official asked the public to be vigilant if the rain persists.
Seasonal diseases are on the rise in Telangana as monsoon sets in. The general public is advised to drink clean water and avoid street food.
It is important for parents to protect their children from paediatric malaria, as it can become quite severe and threatening, since their immune systems are weak. Read on to know more from a doctor.
Georgia was endemic to at least three species of the malaria parasite - Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae and Plasmodium vivax - before the 20th century.
Advances in malaria research and control strategies bring hope for more effective treatments and the eventual elimination of the disease.
Mysterious disease that killed 143 people and infected 592 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since October has finally been uncovered as a severe case of malaria.
On October 20th, Egypt became the 2nd country in 2024 to be declared as malaria-free after a 100-year effort to combat the disease.
Maintain Clean Surroundings: A clean environment discourages mosquito breeding.
Malaria Outbreaks in India: If you suspect you may have been infected by a malaria-carrying mosquito, these diagnostic tests can help determine if you have the disease.
Some common monsoon infections can have neurological manifestations. Know all about it from our expert Dr Praveen Gupta.
Over 1,300 cases of dengue, leptospirosis, and malaria reported in Mumbai. Learn about the signs, symptoms, and ways to protect yourself from monsoon diseases.
The Serum Institute of India in collaboration with the University of Oxford has manufactured a high efficacy malaria vaccine that was officially rolled out on Monday in Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa.
The first batch of malaria vaccines developed and manufactured by the Serum Institute of India was shipped to Africa, a country where malaria is endemic.
Know 7 natural and effective repellents to protect yourself and your family from dengue and malaria. Stay safe with simple, chemical-free remedies.
Monsoon precautions: Keep yourself safe during the monsoon season, which brings about many diseases and infections, by following some simple preventative measures.
It is the need of the hour for parents to keep certain tips in mind to ensure that children stay healthy and hearty in the monsoon season.
By raising awareness, promoting information, and engaging the masses, we can create a healthier and safer environment that is safe from dengue and malaria fever.
Safeguarding children from malaria fever requires a combination of preventative measures, awareness, and timely action.
Not only COVID-19, cases of other diseases including monkeypox have been increasing in India. Here's a list of diseases spreading in India that you need to know about.
Dengue fever has killed dozens of people in India this year. Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar has shared a few tips that can help accelerate your recovery from dengue or malaria.
Drinking unclean or contaminated water is the major cause of several waterborne diseases. Here are the common ones -
Malaria is a debilitating condition that can leave you sapped of energy. Read on to know a few natural remedies for this condition.
With the malaria season over your head, here is very symptom you should look out for.
In case you are at higher risk of getting malaria infection, here are some of the foods you can add in your daily diet to prevent the condition.
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Follow these preventive measures and stay healthy!
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Apply insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus to exposed skin and clothing, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
Researchers from the University of Oxford have reported new findings, booster dose of the candidate malaria vaccine, R21/Matrix-M Found "Vaccine booster dose at one year following a primary three-dose regime". The researchers report a vaccine efficacy of 80% in the higher-dose adjuvant group. No serious adverse events related to the vaccine were noted.
World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 every year. We remember this day because of British Dr. Sir Ronald Ross who discovered in 1897 that female mosquitos transmit malaria between humans. This year's theme of World Mosquito Day is "Harness innovation to reduce the malaria disease burden and save lives". Though mosquito borne diseases can occur throughout the year, they are most prevalent during the monsoon season.
Malaria is a preventable and curable disease yet several die of it every year. Here's what you should know about the disease.
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Mosquito-borne diseases include chikungunya, dengue fever, malaria, and zika virus.
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