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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
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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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
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51 lakh Indians At Risk Of Chikungunya Every Year: Study
India could experience the biggest impacts of chikungunya in the long-term, potentially putting 51 lakh people at risk of the mosquito-borne infection every year, according to a global modelling study.
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Malaria Cases On Rise In Delhi: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Monsoon
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to MCD data, a total of 124 malaria cases have been reported in Delhi so far.
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Mpox Outbreak In Africa: Is The Mysterious Disease In DRC Caused By Malaria?
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: The outbreak of Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread steadily across Africa, is compounded by overlapping health crises, including severe malaria and malnutrition.
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At Davos, Health Fund Head Says Climate Change Behind Global Malaria Spike
Climate change is increasing malaria infections, the executive director of the world's biggest health fund said in Davos on Monday.
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Dengue Cases Rise In Delhi, 272 Infections Reported In One Week
Sudden surge in dengue cases was registered in the national capital when 272 fresh cases were reported during the past week.
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Dengue Cases Tally Crosses 2400-Mark In Delhi, Around 300 Cases In November
Nearly 300 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital in the first four days of November, taking the infection tally of the vector-borne disease to more than 2,400 so far this year, according to a civic report issued on Monday.
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Over 130 Cases Of Swine Flu Detected In Mumbai In 2 Weeks: Civic Body
At least 138 cases of swine flu, 412 of malaria and 73 of dengue were reported in Mumbai in the last 15 days, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
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8 Dead, 82 Infected After Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak In Flood-Hit Assam
Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria kill many people in Assam every year, specifically during the monsoon flood season which usually starts in May and stretches to October.
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Anti-Malaria Month: Here's What You Should Do To Prevent Malaria
The month of June is observed as anti-malaria month. Here are some precautions that can help you prevent malaria this monsoon.
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Trump Still Sees Hydroxychloroquine As Promising Virus Cure: White House
President Donald Trump continues to see a malaria drug, hydroxychloroquine, as a promising drug to be used to prevent infection with the coronavirus, the White House said on Thursday, though the US Food and Drug Administration has said its efficacy and safety were unproven.
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Anti-Mosquito Drug Can Reduce Malaria In Children: Lancet
Ivermectin is commonly used to treat parasite infections from river blindness and scabies to head lice. A Lance study says that it can reduce incidence of malaria in children.
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World Kidney Day 2019: Our Expert Nutritionist Explains 7 Reasons Why Healthy Kidneys Are So Important
World Kidney Day 2019: Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury are the contributors to increased morbidity and mortality from other risk factors and diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as infections like HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
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Pneumonia To Kill 11 Million Children By 2030; Causes And Preventive Tips To Know
November 12 is observed as World Pneumonia Day. The day is observed on a global level to raise awareness about pneumonia, which is most infectious killer of infants worldwide.
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Malaria Claimed Over 6 Lakh Lives In 2024, Drug Resistance A Major Threat: WHO Annual Report
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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India Could Bear The Heaviest Long-Term Burden Of Chikungunya: Global Study
A newly published study suggests that India may face the world's highest long-term impact from chikungunya infections, with millions at risk of chronic disability annually.
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51 lakh Indians At Risk Of Chikungunya Every Year: Study
India could experience the biggest impacts of chikungunya in the long-term, potentially putting 51 lakh people at risk of the mosquito-borne infection every year, according to a global modelling study.
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Malaria Cases On Rise In Delhi: Expert Shares Tips To Stay Safe This Monsoon
Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites. It is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. According to MCD data, a total of 124 malaria cases have been reported in Delhi so far.
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Mpox Outbreak In Africa: Is The Mysterious Disease In DRC Caused By Malaria?
Mpox Outbreak In Africa: The outbreak of Mpox in Democratic Republic of Congo, which has spread steadily across Africa, is compounded by overlapping health crises, including severe malaria and malnutrition.
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At Davos, Health Fund Head Says Climate Change Behind Global Malaria Spike
Climate change is increasing malaria infections, the executive director of the world's biggest health fund said in Davos on Monday.
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Dengue Cases Rise In Delhi, 272 Infections Reported In One Week
Sudden surge in dengue cases was registered in the national capital when 272 fresh cases were reported during the past week.
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Dengue Cases Tally Crosses 2400-Mark In Delhi, Around 300 Cases In November
Nearly 300 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital in the first four days of November, taking the infection tally of the vector-borne disease to more than 2,400 so far this year, according to a civic report issued on Monday.
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Over 130 Cases Of Swine Flu Detected In Mumbai In 2 Weeks: Civic Body
At least 138 cases of swine flu, 412 of malaria and 73 of dengue were reported in Mumbai in the last 15 days, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
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8 Dead, 82 Infected After Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak In Flood-Hit Assam
Japanese Encephalitis and Malaria kill many people in Assam every year, specifically during the monsoon flood season which usually starts in May and stretches to October.
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Anti-Malaria Month: Here's What You Should Do To Prevent Malaria
The month of June is observed as anti-malaria month. Here are some precautions that can help you prevent malaria this monsoon.
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Trump Still Sees Hydroxychloroquine As Promising Virus Cure: White House
President Donald Trump continues to see a malaria drug, hydroxychloroquine, as a promising drug to be used to prevent infection with the coronavirus, the White House said on Thursday, though the US Food and Drug Administration has said its efficacy and safety were unproven.
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Anti-Mosquito Drug Can Reduce Malaria In Children: Lancet
Ivermectin is commonly used to treat parasite infections from river blindness and scabies to head lice. A Lance study says that it can reduce incidence of malaria in children.
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World Kidney Day 2019: Our Expert Nutritionist Explains 7 Reasons Why Healthy Kidneys Are So Important
World Kidney Day 2019: Chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury are the contributors to increased morbidity and mortality from other risk factors and diseases like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, obesity as well as infections like HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and hepatitis.
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Pneumonia To Kill 11 Million Children By 2030; Causes And Preventive Tips To Know
November 12 is observed as World Pneumonia Day. The day is observed on a global level to raise awareness about pneumonia, which is most infectious killer of infants worldwide.
