How climate change affects health in the US (and elsewhere)
For health, climate change is a catchall detrimental factor, increasing hazards across the board
Cashew farmers in Odisha to suffer losses as tea mosquito bug destroys crops
Around 40% cashew plants in the state infected by bugs, estimate experts
Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria
Artificial lights trick nocturnal-feeding malaria mosquitoes into behave like it is daytime during night
Mosquito species from Asia poses growing risk to Africa’s anti-malaria efforts
This invasive mosquito is difficult to locate & is resistant to a number of insecticides
Mosquitoes in a warming world: A losing battle?
In a warming world, viruses and their mosquito vectors are fast acquiring traits to gang up on humans
World Malaria Day: WHO identifies 25 countries with potential to be malaria-free by 2025
Three African countries to gain from WHO’s new initiative to eradicate malaria in 25 countries
Lateral Thoughts: Don't blame it on the mosquito
Vector-borne diseases are complex and tackling just one aspect of the equation will not help
Emerging drug resistance in eastern Africa hinders fight against malaria
Most of the countries in Africa are not on track to achieving the goal of eliminating malaria in the continent by 2030
Rains & mosquito-breeding: How flooded cities become hotbeds for long-term public health hazards
Mosquitoes laying eggs that remain dormant until the next rainy season can lead to a resurgence of diseases, presenting a continuous cycle of …
Genetically modified mosquitoes for controlling vector-borne diseases? Successful trial gives hope
The findings were achieved after a decade of fight for public acceptance, regulatory approvals
Using insecticide-treated mosquito nets for fishing could lead to collapse of fisheries & health hazards
A combinations of insecticides from the nets could also end up in the waterways
Climate change is playing spoilsport in kendu leaf collection across eastern India; here’s how
Rains, instead of heat and dust storms during April and May, have led to a proliferation of flies which are bothering collectors
Kerala is on high alert as West Nile Virus cases reported from Kozhikode, Thrissur, Malappuram
State recorded outbreak in the past & there is no reason to panic, says Health Minister Veena George
Africa not on track to eliminate malaria by 2030 as envisioned: Report
Disruptions in access to health facilities, supply chain during COVID-19 pandemic impacted management of malaria cases