Is genetic engineering the right way to cure the problem of invasive species?
A new gene-based technology allows curbing the population of species such as mosquitoes which spread malaria or dengue. But there are dangers involved
At cross purposes
Two traits to ward off malaria
Mosquito-specific pesticide in the offing?
Managing malaria
The case of malaria is an example of how excessive reliance on insecticides has damaged the environment and harmed public health
COVID-19: Sharp dip in TB cases during lockdown, timely diagnosis major worry
A 25% reduction in TB detection due to the COVID-19 pandemic in three months could lead to a 13% increase in TB deaths, according to WHO
Why dengue is not the devil
Lack of preparedness in our fight against this vector-borne disease is much to blame for it spreading fast
Climate impacts on health: most nations yet to evolve policy plans
Greater focus on preventative public health measures could ease pressure on health services and provide a more supportive environment for …
WHO presents manual for countries to eliminate malaria
It subdivides countries for better assessment of their achievements
Rare dengue strain resurfaces in Maharashtra after 30 years
Individuals’ immunity to other strains is most likely the reason for emergence of this rare serotype, believe experts
Malaria biggest killer of kids in Chhattisgarh, says report
Community-based survey report shows malaria prevalence is what differentiates high mortality districts from low mortality ones
Green Revolution’s hidden toll
Diabetes, obesity, malaria, Japanese Encephalitis and more
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Death rate has declined globally since 2006
The leading causes of global deaths declined by 30% in just a decade, says a latest study, which is the world’s largest scientific …
World’s first malaria vaccine will be tested in Kenya, Ghana and Malawi
At least 120,000 children in each of the three countries will receive the vaccine
Bednet gain
Africa can now combat malaria
Promising anti-malaria vaccine tested
Autonomous Africa CDC a game-changer on disease outbreak response: Experts
Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention will now be in a position to assess disease outbreaks on the continent and declare it an …
El Salvador becomes first central American country to be declared malaria-free
The country has not recorded any indigenous case of malaria since 2017
Sting operation: How Odisha’s Malkangiri controlled malaria
One of India’s worst malaria-affected districts is on its way to win the fight against this scourge
Climate change causes species to change habitats
A warmer climate is playing havoc with both flora and fauna
Accidents cause maximum deaths among young population, says WHO
Road accidents and non-communicable diseases emerge as major killers according to the World Health Statistics 2017 report
Pact on pollutants
Negotiators at a United Nations-sponsored meeting in Geneva have decided to eliminate eight toxic pesticides and chemicals. However, DDT remains …
Take Unani medicines seriously
HAKIM MOHAMMED KHALID SIDDIQUI, director of Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine, New Delhi, tells VIBHA VARSHNEY that …
Weak spot
Secret of malaria parasite found
Troublemaking protein found
Breakthrough in fighting severe malaria among children