Malaria

Malaria cases on rise worldwide! WHO raises alarm as 282 million infected and drug resistance spreads

A new WHO report shows malaria cases jumped to 282 million in 2024, driven by drug resistance, weak health systems…

Updated: December 6, 2025 13:07 IST

New Malaria drug from Novartis could tackle growing drug resistance

Switzerland-based Novartis has developed a new anti-malaria drug, GanLum, that showed 97% effectiveness in late-stage trials. The treatment can help…

November 13, 2025 13:22 IST

Howe to know if its malaria or chikungunya

Malaria or Chikungunya? Doctors share symptoms, risks, and why self-medication can be dangerous

Mosquito-borne diseases are on the rise in India. Doctors explain how to tell the difference between malaria and chikungunya, what…

September 23, 2025 18:28 IST

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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