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World Mosquito Day 2026: Which Mosquito Spreads Which Disease?
- Thursday August 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Not every mosquito spreads the same disease. From dengue and chikungunya to malaria and Japanese encephalitis, here is a guide to India's major disease-carrying mosquitoes, when they bite and how to protect yourself
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www.ndtv.com/health
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Gujarat Reports Significant Decline In Malaria Dengue And Chikungunya Cases In 2026
- Thursday August 20, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Gujarat has recorded a substantial decline in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases this year, with the state reporting a 45 per cent fall in malaria, 39.1 per cent in dengue and 48.1 per cent in chikungunya infections
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day: Date, Theme, History And Significance
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
World Mosquito Day: The purpose of World Mosquito Day is to raise awareness of the various diseases like malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya that mosquitoes can transmit.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Mosquito Day: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Sunday August 20, 2023
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of several diseases that impacts millions of lives across the world
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www.ndtv.com
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World Mosquito Day: 5 Deadly Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes
- Saturday August 20, 2022
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 to commemorate the discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite to humans.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2022: Date, Significance, How To Prevent Mosquito Bites?
- Saturday August 20, 2022
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
The day aims at spreading awareness about the different diseases that can be caused by mosquitoes.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2021: Understanding The Significance Of This Day In Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Friday August 20, 2021
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
World Mosquito Day 2021: This day highlights the importance to create awareness about mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2021: Understanding The Significance Of This Day In Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Friday August 20, 2021
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
World Mosquito Day 2021: This day highlights the importance to create awareness about mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2021: Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites With These Tips This Monsoon
- Wednesday August 18, 2021
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
World Mosquito Day 2021: Small mosquito bites can lead to bigger outcomes. Dengue, malaria and chikungunya are common mosquito-borne diseases that affect a huge population every year.
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2026: Which Mosquito Spreads Which Disease?
- Thursday August 20, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
Not every mosquito spreads the same disease. From dengue and chikungunya to malaria and Japanese encephalitis, here is a guide to India's major disease-carrying mosquitoes, when they bite and how to protect yourself
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
Gujarat Reports Significant Decline In Malaria Dengue And Chikungunya Cases In 2026
- Thursday August 20, 2026
- Health | Indo Asian News Service
Gujarat has recorded a substantial decline in malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases this year, with the state reporting a 45 per cent fall in malaria, 39.1 per cent in dengue and 48.1 per cent in chikungunya infections
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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2025: Diseases Beyond Malaria Indians Must Watch Out For
- Wednesday August 20, 2025
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day: Date, Theme, History And Significance
- Tuesday August 20, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
World Mosquito Day: The purpose of World Mosquito Day is to raise awareness of the various diseases like malaria, yellow fever, dengue, and chikungunya that mosquitoes can transmit.
-
www.ndtv.com
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World Mosquito Day: 5 Ways To Protect Yourself From Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Sunday August 20, 2023
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of several diseases that impacts millions of lives across the world
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www.ndtv.com
-
World Mosquito Day: 5 Deadly Diseases Spread By Mosquitoes
- Saturday August 20, 2022
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
World Mosquito Day is observed on August 20 to commemorate the discovery that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit the malaria parasite to humans.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
World Mosquito Day 2022: Date, Significance, How To Prevent Mosquito Bites?
- Saturday August 20, 2022
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
The day aims at spreading awareness about the different diseases that can be caused by mosquitoes.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
World Mosquito Day 2021: Understanding The Significance Of This Day In Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Friday August 20, 2021
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
World Mosquito Day 2021: This day highlights the importance to create awareness about mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
-
World Mosquito Day 2021: Understanding The Significance Of This Day In Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases
- Friday August 20, 2021
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
World Mosquito Day 2021: This day highlights the importance to create awareness about mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
-
www.ndtv.com/health
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World Mosquito Day 2021: Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites With These Tips This Monsoon
- Wednesday August 18, 2021
- Health | Written by Varsha Vats
World Mosquito Day 2021: Small mosquito bites can lead to bigger outcomes. Dengue, malaria and chikungunya are common mosquito-borne diseases that affect a huge population every year.
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www.ndtv.com/health