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
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
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
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
GM flies promise a good night
Amid global protests, scientists find a new way to control malaria by modifying mosquito sperm to produce only male offspring
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 …
Artemisinin-resistant malaria parasites can infect African mosquitoes, says study
This could have dreadful consequences for Africa, a continent vulnerable to malaria
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
Dengue, another climate alert
It is clear that this variable weather is not a freak event, but points to the changes that are beginning to influence our monsoon lifeline
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)
India comes up with strategic plan to eradicate malaria
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a plan for strategic action on malaria till 2022, with an aim to eradicate the disease by 2030
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
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
Dengue cases in 2012 highest in four years
216 people across the country died of the disease
Health ministry invites bids for plastic-wrapped mosquito nets
Environmentalists oppose; say plastic not good for environment
Dengue on the rise: global burden is three times WHO estimate
Study shows India contributed more than one-third of burden in 2010
Delhi's new public health concern—Japanese encephalitis
Did pigs bring it?