Malaria

WHO-recommended spatial repellents can cut mosquito bites by 50%

WHO-endorsed spatial repellents can cut mosquito bites by over 50 per cent, offering protection against malaria, dengue, and Zika, according…

August 30, 2025 11:17 IST

Delhi malaria cases at 5-year high; Dengue, Chikungunya spread worsens

Heavy rains in Delhi have led to a spike in mosquito-borne diseases. Malaria cases hit a five-year high, with dengue…

August 9, 2025 09:12 IST

Think it’s just a viral fever? Monsoon infections can be deadly—Here’s when to get tested

Monsoon fevers like dengue, malaria, and typhoid often share similar symptoms, making diagnosis tricky. We got in touch with an…

Updated: July 23, 2025 12:24 IST

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Red flags for rainy season

While monsoon provides some much-needed relief from the scorching heat, it also brings with it a host of infections and…

July 19, 2025 20:00 IST

Dengue chikungunya cases on rise in Mumbai

Over 400 dengue, chikungunya cases reported in Mumbai hospitals—Who’s most at risk? Doctor answers

As monsoon rains hit most of India, hospitals are seeing a spike in dengue and chikungunya cases. Doctors warn the…

Updated: July 15, 2025 15:09 IST

First-ever malaria treatment for newborn babies gets approval; THESE countries will get it first

First-ever malaria treatment for babies, Coartem Baby, has been approved in Switzerland. Developed by Novartis, it will soon launch in…

July 9, 2025 10:26 IST

How to avoid common monsoon illnesses? Doctor shares simple ways to stay safe from dengue and typhoid

As monsoon arrives, health risks like typhoid, dengue, and food poisoning spike. We got in touch with a doctor who…

June 30, 2025 11:01 IST

263 million cases and 597,000 malaria deaths reported globally in 2023; Young children and pregnant women most affected

New data from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that an estimated 2.2 billion cases of malaria and 12.7 million…

December 11, 2024 15:28 IST

African children with severe malaria experiencing resistance to world’s most powerful malaria drug, new study found

10 patients who were thought to have been cured suffered a repeat malaria attack within 28 days from the same…

November 15, 2024 16:00 IST

VectorCam, a new handheld tool developed by Soumyadipta Acharya and his team at Johns Hopkins University, can quickly identify mosquito species, sex, and abdominal status using AI algorithms.

AI takes the sting out of mosquito bite

Scientists now have a new weapon against mosquitoes. Soumyadipta Acharya and his team of bioengineers at Johns Hopkins University have…

Updated: October 21, 2024 12:02 IST

SII sends first batch of malaria vaccine to Africa

It received support from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership, the Wellcome Trust, and the European Investment Bank.

May 21, 2024 00:25 IST

World Malaria Day 2024: Suffering from malaria? Here’s what you shouldn’t do to avoid complications

World Malaria Day 2024: It is noteworthy that malaria symptoms usually appear 10 days to one month after the person…

April 25, 2024 13:21 IST

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World Malaria Day 2024: How to recover from malaria quickly?

World malaria day 2024: The theme for this year is “Accelerate the fight against malaria for a more equitable world.”

April 25, 2024 11:38 IST

Mosquitoes ruining India’s sleep! Nearly 60 percent of people feel stressed, reveals report

Across India, on average, one out of every two adults (50%) identified mosquitoes as amongst the main reason for their…

April 24, 2024 21:05 IST

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Cameroon starts world’s first malaria vaccine rollout

Deaths from malaria have been rising in Cameroon since 2017 and almost a third of all hospital consultations are malaria-related,…

January 23, 2024 15:13 IST

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WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free; Read on to know more

Certification of malaria elimination is the official recognition by WHO of a country’s malaria-free status.

January 12, 2024 16:36 IST

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To fight malaria, Agartala municipality releases larvae-eating fishes into rivers, lakes

Tripura Health Department and Agartala Municipal Corporation collaborated on Wednesday to release larvae-eating fishes into urban waterbodies and sewers

December 28, 2023 11:35 IST

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WHO prequalifies second Malaria vaccine; Read on to know all about it

The availability of two WHO-recommended and prequalified malaria vaccines is expected to increase supply to meet the high demand from…

December 21, 2023 17:56 IST

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