Significant number of malaria mosquitoes bite during day, control measures need re-evaluation: Study 

Mosquito populations feed in shifts during the day, study finds

The order of spread: A review of The Rules of Contagion

The Rules of Contagion is less about diseases and more about the underlying principles of contagion

ICMR scientists identify new biomarker for malaria

Researchers from National Institute of Research in Tribal Health, Jabalpur has identified a genetic sequence in the body of malaria parasite

Anti-malaria drug may be repurposed to treat Zika

A team of Indian researchers identify a viral protein that can be targeted by an already available anti-malarial drug — hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)

Stung by Aedes

Incidence of dengue and chikungunya has grown dramatically in recent years. Let’s understand the impact of climate change on virus …

Counteractive

Do mosquito repellents have adverse health effects?

Aerial raid on mosquitoes

Combined attack

Fresh WHO guidelines for malaria

Mosquitoes storm the desert

A cerebral malaria epidemic in Rajasthan has its source in the Indira Gandhi Canal

Coming out of the jungle, infectious diseases

Diseases associated with forests can, in several ways, be seen as a reaction to change in relationship between humans and forests  

Sharp drop in malaria cases, but three million people still at risk: WHO

The fastest rate of decrease in malaria was witnessed in Caucasus and Central Asia, which reported zero cases in 2014

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