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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possible side effects, and the right way to use them.
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WHO Approves First-Ever Malaria Treatment Specially Designed for Infants
The World Health Organization announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants...
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What Is Cerebral Malaria? Everything You Need To Know
While malaria typically causes fever, chills, sweating, and body aches, cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system. This makes it far more serious and rapidly progressive.
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World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
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Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
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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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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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Delhi To Step-Up Measures To Tackle Dengue, Start Fogging Early
With the monsoon bringing heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday instructed Delhi government departments to step up preventative action against dengue, including advancing fogging operations and holding of
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Donald Trump's Foreign Aid Cut Risks Causing 14 Million Deaths: Study
More than 14 million of the world's most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die by 2030 because of the Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, research projected on Tuesday.
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Watch Out For These Malaria Triggers This Summer To Reduce Risk
Here are nine key triggers to watch out for in summer that can elevate the chances of contracting malaria.
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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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Malaria: Follow These Tips For Better Prevention
Here we share preventive tips you can follow to lower your risk.
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World Malaria Day 2024: Understanding The Consequences of Malaria During Pregnancy
World Malaria Day is recognised globally on April 25th to spread awareness about this mosquito-borne disease.
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World Malaria Day 2024: Prevention Tips To Keep You And Your Family Safe
World Malaria Day 2024: Below we share prevention tips to help reduce your risk of getting malaria.
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Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air
Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possible side effects, and the right way to use them.
-
WHO Approves First-Ever Malaria Treatment Specially Designed for Infants
The World Health Organization announced Friday that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants...
-
What Is Cerebral Malaria? Everything You Need To Know
While malaria typically causes fever, chills, sweating, and body aches, cerebral malaria involves the central nervous system. This makes it far more serious and rapidly progressive.
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Doctor Explains Why Some People Get Bitten By Mosquitoes More
This World Malaria Day, let us learn about the science explaining this uneven mosquito attraction and why it matters, particularly in terms of the risk of malaria.
-
Did You Know Genetically Altered Mosquitoes Can Help Fight Malaria? Here's How
Scientists are exploring genetically modified mosquitoes to reduce malaria transmission by altering mosquito populations at the genetic level.
-
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.
-
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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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
Mosquitoes spread far more than malaria. In India, dengue, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, Zika and West Nile virus also cause illness and economic loss.
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Delhi To Step-Up Measures To Tackle Dengue, Start Fogging Early
With the monsoon bringing heightened risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday instructed Delhi government departments to step up preventative action against dengue, including advancing fogging operations and holding of
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Donald Trump's Foreign Aid Cut Risks Causing 14 Million Deaths: Study
More than 14 million of the world's most vulnerable people, a third of them small children, could die by 2030 because of the Trump administration's dismantling of US foreign aid, research projected on Tuesday.
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Watch Out For These Malaria Triggers This Summer To Reduce Risk
Here are nine key triggers to watch out for in summer that can elevate the chances of contracting malaria.
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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.
-
Malaria: Follow These Tips For Better Prevention
Here we share preventive tips you can follow to lower your risk.
-
World Malaria Day 2024: Understanding The Consequences of Malaria During Pregnancy
World Malaria Day is recognised globally on April 25th to spread awareness about this mosquito-borne disease.
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World Malaria Day 2024: Prevention Tips To Keep You And Your Family Safe
World Malaria Day 2024: Below we share prevention tips to help reduce your risk of getting malaria.
