Malaria
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Malaria, dengue or viral fever? Doctor explains how to tell the difference
Health | April 25, 2026 12:26 ISTNot all fevers are the same. A doctor explains how to tell the difference between malaria, dengue and viral fever based on symptoms, patterns and warning signs, helping you understand when to seek medical care.
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Malaria and dengue in pregnancy: Doctor warns of serious risks and complications
Health | September 14, 2025 16:31 ISTMalaria and dengue pose serious risks during pregnancy, from miscarriage and preterm delivery to maternal anaemia and stillbirth. Dr Puneet Rana Arora explains how these infections affect mother and child, and shares key prevention and management strategies for safer outcomes.
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Doctor reveals why pregnant women must be extra cautious about dengue and malaria
Health | September 07, 2025 15:26 ISTDengue and malaria can be life-threatening during pregnancy, causing risks like preterm labour, low birth weight, and stillbirth. Dr Puneet Rana Arora explains why expecting mothers must be extra cautious and how early prevention can protect both mother and baby.
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Simple home protection tips against mosquito breeding in Mumbai apartments
Lifestyle | September 03, 2025 11:48 ISTMonsoon means mosquito menace. Here are simple home protection tips to prevent breeding and protect your family from dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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New WHO-endorsed spatial mosquito repellent sheets reduces malaria risk by 50%, finds study
Health | August 29, 2025 18:23 ISTScientists have now developed spatial repellent sheets that emit mosquito-deterring vapours which helped reduce the risk of malaria, dengue and other moquito-borne diseases by 50 per cent. For the study, the researchers analysed 1.7 million mosquitoes for more than 25 years. Read on to know more.
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Mumbai witnesses 500% spike in dengue, chikungunya cases in July, symptoms and preventive measures
Health | August 02, 2025 14:58 ISTThe latest report from BMC shows that there has been a significant rise in dengue, malaria and chikungunya cases between January and July 2025. While cases of malaria was the highest, it was followed by dengue and chikungunya. Read on to know the symptoms and preventive measures.
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ICMR spearheads development of indigenous multi-stage Malaria vaccine 'AdFalciVax'
Health | July 21, 2025 8:09 ISTThis vaccine will be the first indigenous recombinant chimeric malaria vaccine that will be specifically designed to target two critical stages of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for the most lethal form of malaria. Read on to know more.
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World Malaria Day 2025: Essential oils to mosquito repellents; home remedies to prevent mosquito bit
Health | April 25, 2025 16:51 ISTMalaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. It is mostly found in tropical countries and is a preventable and curable condition. There are some home remedies to prevent mosquito bites. Here, take a look at some of these home remedies.
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Malaria in children: Why kids are more vulnerable and how to protect them
Health | April 24, 2025 17:00 ISTWorried about your child falling sick during mosquito season? Here’s why malaria hits kids harder and what every parent can do to keep them safe.
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World Malaria Day 2025: Keep mosquitoes at bay with these tips to protect yourself in summer
Health | April 24, 2025 8:55 ISTObserve World Malaria Day 2025 by learning how to protect yourself from mosquitoes during summer. Know effective tips to keep mosquitoes at bay and understand the symptoms of malaria.
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World Malaria Day 2025: Date, theme, history and significance of the day
Health | April 23, 2025 23:22 ISTWorld Malaria Day serves as a reminder of the fight against malaria. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there were 263 million malaria cases and 5,97,000 malaria deaths in 83 countries across the globe in 2023. Read on to know the date, theme and history of the day.
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Delhi dengue: 300 fresh cases reported in week, Malaria and Chikungunya also on rise
Delhi | September 24, 2024 16:46 ISTDengue cases are on the rise in the national capital, however, the number of cases is comparatively lower than last year. The cases of Malaria and Chikungunya have also increased in the last week.
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Yoga: How dangerous are dengue and malaria during monsoon?
Yoga | September 14, 2024 14:54 ISTThis fever breaks down the body..and sometimes it can even be fatal if the symptoms are not recognized..so listen carefully to the symptoms of dengue..the patient gets high fever..the temperature can go up to 104 degrees. There is severe pain near the head, eyes and temples...
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India's Serum Institute and Oxford University roll out first Malaria vaccine in Africa's Ivory Coast
Health | July 16, 2024 16:10 ISTIndia's Serum Institute and Oxford University have launched the first malaria vaccine in Ivory Coast, Africa, marking a significant milestone in combating the deadly disease. This collaborative effort aims to save millions of lives in malaria-endemic regions.
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Why malaria and dengue cases rise during summer? Know everything about skeeters and how to stay safe
Health | April 25, 2024 17:40 ISTUnderstanding why mosquito-borne diseases rise in summer and taking preventive measures, you can significantly reduce your risk of getting infected. Remember, a little vigilance goes a long way in keeping you and your loved ones safe from these potentially serious illnesses.
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World Malaria Day 2024: Identify 5 factors that elevate malaria risk
Health | April 25, 2024 12:46 ISTWhile significant progress has been made, malaria remains a significant public health threat, particularly in certain areas. Here are five key factors that can elevate your risk of contracting malaria.
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Malaria jab co-developed by Serum Institute of India gets UN nod, WHO chief says 'dreams come true'
World | October 02, 2023 20:56 ISTIn 2021, WHO endorsed the first malaria vaccine in what it described as a “historic” effort to end the devastating toll the mosquito-transmitted disease has on Africa, home to most of the world's estimated 200 million cases and 400,000 deaths.
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World Mosquito Day 2023: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
Health | August 20, 2023 7:00 ISTWorld Mosquito Day is an opportunity to learn about the importance of mosquito control and prevention. By understanding their behavior and the diseases they carry, we can take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
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12 African countries to receive first-ever doses of lifesaving malaria vaccine
Health | July 07, 2023 14:51 ISTA total of 18 million doses of malaria vaccines have been allocated to twelve different African countries including Ugana and Cameroon for the period of 2023-2025.
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Malaria vs Dengue: Causes, Key differences, treatments and prevention
Health | May 18, 2023 13:14 ISTMany people mistakenly believe that Dengue and Malaria have the same source. Contrary to popular assumption, they each have distinct symptoms as well as unique medical care.
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