Malaria
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Malaria vs Dengue: Causes, Key differences, treatments and prevention
Health | May 18, 2023, 01:14 PM 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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One malaria mosquito can cause a lot of harm in the body; Know how it impacts
Health | Apr 26, 2023, 10:07 PM ISTMalaria is harmful and can cause severe damage to the body. Know how the malaria mosquito affects your body.
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Dengue surge in Delhi, 3,800 cases reported so far; malaria, chikungunya matter of concern too
India | Dec 12, 2022, 04:28 PM ISTDengue Cases in Delhi: Dengue has become a matter of concern for the national capital. The rise in cases is making the situation worse.
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UP government to launch 'Zero Mission' for eradicating vector borne diseases
India | May 29, 2022, 10:32 AM ISTUP govt has also set up state-of-the-art Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Gorakhpur and Deoria and is running mobile medical units to provide better and faster care to those suffering from the two diseases.
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World Malaria Day 2022: China, El Salvador and others; list of countries that are malaria-free
Trending | Apr 25, 2022, 06:32 PM ISTMalaria cases have been increasing in many states of India. Many countries are also registering alarming cases every year and are fighting to get rid of it completely. Whereas, there are 40 plus countries and territories that have been certified as malaria-free nations by the World Health Organisation.
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World Malaria Day 2022: 9 Ways to prevent mosquito breeding at home
Lifestyle | Apr 25, 2022, 04:53 PM ISTMosquitos not only irritate people with their continuous buzzing noise but also make a person fall sick from their itchy bite. On World Malaria Day, let’s talk about ways in which you can prevent mosquito breeding at your home and stay protected from this dangerous disease.
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Malaria Breakthrough! Know symptoms, treatment, prevention and control of mosquito caused disease
Health | Mar 22, 2022, 07:44 PM ISTAlthough there is no specific vaccine for Malaria, in 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended widespread use of the RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) malaria vaccine among children in sub-Saharan Africa and in other regions with moderate to high P. falciparum malaria transmission.
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Mosquitoes are back! Clove oil is the best weapon against flies
Lifestyle | Feb 22, 2022, 12:46 PM ISTThe derivative of clove has been studied for its antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It has been found to be environment-friendly and non-toxic to humans. It is also effective in repelling insects.
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WHO-approved malaria vaccine for children is 'a big deal'. Heath expert explains
World | Oct 10, 2021, 10:29 AM ISTApproval of the RTS,S/AS01 vaccine, which goes by the name Mosquirix, provides a “glimmer of hope” for Africa, according to Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO regional director for Africa.
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WHO approves world's first Malaria vaccine, recommends broad use for children
World | Oct 06, 2021, 10:32 PM ISTWHO said its decision was based on results from ongoing research in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi that has tracked more than 800,000 children since 2019.
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MP: Gwalior reports 16 confirmed cases of dengue, out of total 27 in state
India | Sep 07, 2021, 12:02 PM ISTGwalior CMO appealed to the people to maintain cleanliness in and around their locality, listed the do's and dont's to curb the spread of the disease.
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40 cases of dengue in Delhi this year so far
India | Jul 19, 2021, 06:32 PM ISTForty cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital this year, according to a civic report released on Monday.
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Japanese scientists repurpose anti-malarial drug to fight Covid
World | Jul 02, 2021, 11:11 PM ISTThe team from Tokyo University of Science and others mathematically modelled the effectiveness of mefloquine to predict its potential real-world impact, if applied to treat Covid-19.
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WHO certifies China malaria-free after 70-year effort
World | Jun 30, 2021, 01:45 PM IST"Today we congratulate the people of China on ridding the country of malaria," Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, was quoted in an official statement issued by the world body as saying.
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Do these yogasanas to get rid of Dengue-Chikungunya and Malaria
Lifestyle | Jun 15, 2021, 10:14 AM ISTIn this season, dengue, chikungunya, malaria are very common, The number of mosquitoes increases during the rains, which increases the risk of getting infected by them. Know by which yogasanas you can get rid of this problem.
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New climate-based solutions for eliminating malaria in India
India | Jun 14, 2021, 05:07 PM ISTMalaria No More's weather-based prediction model is designed to produce data-driven solutions to guide planning of national malaria prevention campaigns, test and treatment interventions, advanced positioning of medical products, and the deployment of community health workers
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India's 116 districts reported zero malaria cases in 2020: Health minister Harsh Vardhan
India | Apr 23, 2021, 11:49 PM ISTHe also said that the country’s achievement in this regard has been well recognised by World Malaria Reports of 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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Bharat Biotech to make antigen for first-ever anti-malaria vaccine
India | Jan 27, 2021, 07:07 PM ISTGlobal healthcare company GSK, non-profit agency working to end health inequity PATH, and vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday announced the signing of a product transfer agreement for malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01E1.
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One death each due to dengue, malaria in Delhi this year: Civic body report
India | Dec 22, 2020, 08:12 AM ISTAccording to the report released by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), the nodal agency for tabulating data on vector-borne diseases for the city, 1,062 cases of dengue had been recorded in Delhi till December 19.
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100-year-old mystery solved! Here's what scientists revealed
Science | Dec 16, 2020, 05:23 PM ISTUsing brain imaging techniques, scientists, including those from The Center for the Study of Complex Malaria in Odisha, have unravelled the century-old mystery of how malaria affects the brain, an advance that reveals how the deadly disease causes different outcomes in adults and children.