Can Soap Help Fight Malaria-Carrying Mosquitoes? Here’s What Study Reveals
Malaria is a devastating mosquito-borne disease that is prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Latin America, causing fever, fatigue, headaches and chills; the disease can be fatal.
Nov 27, 2023, 15:25 PM IST
Delhi Floods: Waterlogging Raises Risk Of Dengue- Preventive Tips To Follow
A drop in platelets when suffering from dengue is a key reason for concern due to the increase in dengue incidence in India owing to the Delhi floods and the waterlogging across different regions in India. Here are some tips to help you protect against diseases spread by mosquitoes.
Jul 17, 2023, 16:05 PM IST
Novel bed net provides greater protection against malaria
A new kind of bed net can emerge as a potent weapon against malaria as a two-year trial involving more than 15,000 children has shown that it can significantly increase protection against the mosquito-borne disease.
Apr 13, 2018, 10:17 AM IST
New dengue virus behind maximum epidemics detected in India
There are four distinct dengue virus types circulating in India: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4.
Nov 01, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
Japanese encephalitis: The culprit behind deaths of children in Gorakhpur – Know its symptoms, prevention, other facts
Two days ago, the nation woke up to a disturbing news of the death of 30 children within 48 hours at a government-run hospital in Gorakhpur.
Aug 13, 2017, 11:26 AM IST
Dengue can be detected at early stage, new reusable biosensor promises the same
Dengue is endemic in all states and union territories (UTs) of India, according to World Health Organization (WHO). In 2015, a total of 99,913 dengue cases and 220 deaths were reported from across the country.
Jul 12, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
Australian man dies after catching Japanese encephalitis in Thailand – How to recognise JE symptoms
The 60-year-old Victoria state resident contracted Japanese encephalitis (JE) while on a 10-day holiday in Phuket in May, reports Xinhua news agency.
Jun 22, 2017, 12:19 PM IST
Six US pregnant women test positive for Zika
The women were initially tested at the Legacy Community Health, a southeast Texas network of clinics.
Jun 16, 2017, 10:41 AM IST
Patients with drug-resistant malaria cured by dried leaf tablets
18 critically ill patients suffering from drug-resistant malaria cured by tablets made from dried leaves of the Artemisia annua plant.
Apr 27, 2017, 00:19 AM IST
Monkey fever claims woman's life in Goa - What you need to know about this condition
Monkey fever, also known as Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to South Asia.
Apr 25, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
World Malaria Day 2017: WHO calls for accelerated scale-up of efforts to prevent malaria, save lives
Insecticide-treated nets have had the greatest impact, accounting for an estimated 69% of cases prevented through control tools.
Apr 25, 2017, 08:53 AM IST
Malaria: 3 African nations to get world's first vaccine by next year
Ghana, Kenya and Malawi were chosen because they already run large programmes to tackle malaria, including the use of bed nets, yet still have high numbers of cases.
Apr 24, 2017, 15:37 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
Chikungunya joint pain: Try these home remedies for fast relief!
Usually, chikungunya joint pain lasts for about a week or two. However, in some cases it can also persist for months or even longer.
Sep 06, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
Chikungunya, dengue outbreak: Cases in Delhi rise up to 432 and 487 respectively
According to the municipal corporations, the highest number of dengue cases have been witnessed in the areas under the North Delhi Municipal Corporation with the figure standing at 97.
Aug 30, 2016, 00:04 AM IST
Japanese encephalitis: All you need to know about the viral disease
The incubation period of JEV (time from infection until illness) is typically 5-15 days, but 1 in 250 infections develop into encephalitis.
Aug 02, 2016, 10:01 AM IST
Over 650 dengue cases in Odisha, one death
The outbreak of dengue in different parts of Odisha has triggered panic among people with the number of affected people reaching 654 in the state, and one person dying of the mosquito-borne disease.
Jul 12, 2016, 00:26 AM IST
Dengue costs the world $8.9 bn annually
Dengue is the world's fastest growing mosquito-borne disease, currently threatening about half the world's population and leading to an estimated 60-100 million symptomatic dengue cases every year.
May 05, 2016, 16:09 PM IST
This is how you can help protect yourself, your family from malaria – Watch!
This video depicts how bed nets treated with an insecticide are much more protective than untreated nets in preventing malaria.
Apr 27, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Centre to eliminate malaria by 2030: Nadda
Launching the National Framework for Malaria Elimination (2016-2030) in New Delhi, the minister said 70 per cent of malaria cases and 69 per cent of malaria deaths among South East Asian Region countries, occur in India.
Feb 11, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
