Malaria causing superbugs can enter India, warns scientist
Padmanaban and his team are hoping to start human trials of an artemisinin-curcumin combination therapy in both simple malaria cases and in the treatment of the deadly cerebral malaria.
Feb 03, 2017, 23:38 PM IST
Malaria superbug lineage expanding swiftly in Asia
The emergence and spread of artemisinin drug resistant P falciparum lineage represents a serious threat to global malaria control and eradication efforts.
Feb 02, 2017, 16:03 PM IST
Cattle shed sanitization on priority for malaria prevention in India
The study emphasised an urgent need for mosquito-control efforts to take into account the relationship between mosquitoes and cattle.
Jan 17, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
Number of mosquito-borne parasites, not bites determine malaria infection, says study
Malaria is spread when mosquitoes bite humans and release microscopic parasites, which live in the salivary glands of the mosquitoes, into the person's bloodstream.
Jan 14, 2017, 08:00 AM IST
Anaemic kids can better fight malaria: Study
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have proven that these concerns valid after finding iron deficiency anaemia actually protects children against the blood-stage of Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Jan 07, 2017, 10:37 AM IST
Malaria vaccine made from genetically modified parasites found safe, effective
The first-in-human phase 1 study shows a weakened form of the malaria parasite safely activated strong immune responses in 10 healthy volunteers, whose antibodies completely protected mice from malaria infection.
Jan 05, 2017, 18:46 PM IST
'Centre's role in eliminating malaria needs to be complemented by regional systems'
The government's commitment to eliminate malaria is a critical first step. It will be important for India to determine how they, working with state level systems, plan to implement their malaria elimination strategy.
Jan 01, 2017, 18:28 PM IST
Ancient Chinese medicine can help fight TB: Study
Researchers have found that centuries-old herbal medicine, discovered by Chinese scientists to treat malaria, can aid in tuberculosis (TB) treatment and even slow drug resistance.
Dec 24, 2016, 18:00 PM IST
Odisha seeks 40 lakh mosquito nets to combat malaria
In a letter to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, the state asked for 40 lakh nets in the first instalment, he said.
Dec 16, 2016, 22:30 PM IST
Uplift research to fight HIV, Malaria and TB: BRICS
They also realised that to boost information and technology in health services in order to promote cost-effective treatment.
Dec 16, 2016, 21:39 PM IST
Malaria continues to be nagging problem in Africa: WHO
Despite the billions of dollars spent on malaria programmes, the UN health agency said too many people are missing out on available resources like medicines and bed nets that protect against mosquitoes that spread the disease.
Dec 13, 2016, 12:36 PM IST
Novel ultra-long acting pill may aid in malaria elimination
Researchers in the US have developed a new ultra long-acting pill that can remain in the stomach for up to two weeks after being swallowed and aid in elimination of malaria.
Nov 17, 2016, 23:57 PM IST
WHO to tackle dengue, environmental health in annual meet
The meeting hopes to formulate policies to support western Pacific countries combat the diseases in a bid to sustain the WHO goals.
Oct 10, 2016, 14:27 PM IST
Altering 'flavour' of humans may help fight malaria
Using the substance, the mosquitoes instead of feasting on humans may keep the disease to themselves, potentially saving an estimated 450,000 lives a year worldwide, researchers said.
Oct 10, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Grow plants to deter mosquitoes: Expert
Growing pest-repelling plants and herbs inside homes can help in warding off the threat of mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya, dengue and malaria in the city, say experts.
Oct 02, 2016, 00:42 AM IST
Step up cleanliness efforts, L-G Najeeb Jung tells Delhi govt, local bodies
Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday held a meeting at Raj Niwas to discuss issues related to cleanliness in Delhi, keeping in view the rising cases of chikungunya, dengue, and malaria.
Sep 26, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Chikungunya menace in Delhi: SC to hear PIL on September 26
A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday against the Delhi government over its inability to control the spread of chikungunya, dengue, and malaria.
Sep 21, 2016, 13:31 PM IST
322 dengue, 6,695 malaria cases reported in Haryana
As many as 322 dengue cases and 6,695 cases of malaria have been reported in Haryana this season, a senior health official said today.
Sep 16, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
Chikungunya-dengue outbreak in Delhi: Key facts and updates you should know!
As dengue and chikungunya cases continue to rise in the city, the Delhi government has been criticised for failing to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding, like fogging and door-to-door sensitisation.
Sep 14, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Suffering from chikungunya? Eat these foods to recover fast!
Taking plenty of fluids in the form of water, soups, dals and broths can help flush out virus fast from the body.
Sep 13, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
