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Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
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www.ndtv.com
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Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
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www.ndtv.com
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Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
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www.ndtv.com
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A Fever That Seems Mild At First: How Dengue Symptoms Can Suddenly Worsen
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Hatinder Jeet Singh Sethi
Dengue is one illness where symptoms may appear mild in the beginning but can progress rapidly into a serious condition if not recognised and monitored in time.
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www.ndtv.com
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Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Dinesh Kumar
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
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www.ndtv.com
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Johns Hopkins Expert Warns Of Rising Malaria Threat Despite Vaccinations
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
According to WHO data, there were 282 million cases of malaria in 2024, an increase of about 9 million cases (3%) compared with 2023.
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www.ndtv.com
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Fever Is Just A Symptom: Indian Study Shows 1 In 3 Fever Patients Have Serious Underlying Infections
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study found that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kiran Rao Down With Chikungunya, Says Can't Hold A Book Up: How Does The Viral Disease Impact Joint Health?
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been diagnosed with Chikungunya. Here is how the viral infection can impact your joint health and the precautions to take for safety.
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www.ndtv.com
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Kiran Rao Diagnosed With Chikungunya, Shares Health Update: "Taking It Slow"
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
Kiran Rao was previously married to superstar Aamir Khan
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chikungunya Cases In Tamil Nadu: Symptoms, Cause And Prevention Of The Viral Disease
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
There has been a rise in cases in districts such as Chennai, Villupuram, Tenkasi, Theni, Cuddalore, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Ariyalur.
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www.ndtv.com
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Chikungunya Cases Rise In Tamil Nadu: Government Issues Alert, Increases Surveillance
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
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www.ndtv.com
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Down With Dengue, Chikungunya: Yuzvendra Chahal Says After Missing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- PTI
Senior spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Thursday said he has been diagnosed with dengue and chikungunya, which forced him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final between Haryana and Jharkhand in Pune.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
- Wednesday December 10, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
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www.ndtv.com
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
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www.ndtv.com
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Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
- Wednesday April 29, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
- Thursday April 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
A Fever That Seems Mild At First: How Dengue Symptoms Can Suddenly Worsen
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Hatinder Jeet Singh Sethi
Dengue is one illness where symptoms may appear mild in the beginning but can progress rapidly into a serious condition if not recognised and monitored in time.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Working Indoors All Day, But Still At Risk: Doctor Explains How Dengue Is Reaching Urban Homes
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Dinesh Kumar
Urban homes today, especially apartments and high-rise buildings, often provide unnoticed breeding spaces.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Johns Hopkins Expert Warns Of Rising Malaria Threat Despite Vaccinations
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
According to WHO data, there were 282 million cases of malaria in 2024, an increase of about 9 million cases (3%) compared with 2023.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Fever Is Just A Symptom: Indian Study Shows 1 In 3 Fever Patients Have Serious Underlying Infections
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The study found that nearly one in three individuals who opted for comprehensive fever testing were diagnosed with a serious infection, including dengue, typhoid, malaria, chikungunya, or leptospirosis.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Kiran Rao Down With Chikungunya, Says Can't Hold A Book Up: How Does The Viral Disease Impact Joint Health?
- Wednesday February 18, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
Filmmaker Kiran Rao has been diagnosed with Chikungunya. Here is how the viral infection can impact your joint health and the precautions to take for safety.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Kiran Rao Diagnosed With Chikungunya, Shares Health Update: "Taking It Slow"
- Tuesday February 17, 2026
- Entertainment | Edited by Hardika Gupta
Kiran Rao was previously married to superstar Aamir Khan
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
Haryana Issues Tougher Dengue Regulations: The Risk Is Year-Round, Warns Doctor
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon illness. Rising temperatures and repeat infections are making outbreaks more unpredictable and potentially more severe.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chikungunya Cases In Tamil Nadu: Symptoms, Cause And Prevention Of The Viral Disease
- Friday January 23, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
There has been a rise in cases in districts such as Chennai, Villupuram, Tenkasi, Theni, Cuddalore, Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Ariyalur.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Chikungunya Cases Rise In Tamil Nadu: Government Issues Alert, Increases Surveillance
- Thursday January 22, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Amid a noticeable increase in chikungunya infections across parts of Tamil Nadu, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (DPH) has issued a statewide alert.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Down With Dengue, Chikungunya: Yuzvendra Chahal Says After Missing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Final
- Thursday December 18, 2025
- PTI
Senior spinner Yuzvendra Chahal on Thursday said he has been diagnosed with dengue and chikungunya, which forced him to miss the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final between Haryana and Jharkhand in Pune.
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sports.ndtv.com
-
Dengue In 2025: Why Cases Got More Severe This Year, And What Surge Data Shows
- Wednesday December 10, 2025
- Health | Written by Manya Singh
Till August 2025, India had recorded 49,573 dengue cases and 42 deaths. Although many cases go unreported and the numbers were around 2-2.25 lakhs.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
- Thursday December 4, 2025
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
Malaria infected an estimated 282 million people and claimed 6,10,000 lives worldwide in 2024, according to the World Health Organizations (WHO) annual World Malaria Report on Thursday, which highlighted drug resistance as a
-
www.ndtv.com