Malaria: Beware of that bite
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaria: Beware of that bite

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In India, malaria still poses a serious threat to public health despite considerable improvements in recent years. Because these mosquitoes breed in stagnant water bodies, malaria transmission is more common in locations with poor drainage especially during the monsoon season. Individuals who live close to bodies of stagnant water: In peri-urban and rural regions, mosquitoes that thrive in puddles, ponds, or badly- maintained drainage systems constitute a serious menace. Effective ways to stop malaria Bed nets treated with long-lasting insecticides, or LLINs: The most effective way to prevent malaria is to sleep under insecticide-treated LLINs. Minimise sites for mosquito breeding: Avoid water stagnation from the areas surrounding your house, making sure drainage systems are in working order, and controlling vegetation close to homes.

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WHO World Malaria Report 2024: India’s fight against malaria: Cases drop by 93 percent, deaths by 68 percent in 2023
1 week, 4 days ago

WHO World Malaria Report 2024: India’s fight against malaria: Cases drop by 93 percent, deaths by 68 percent in 2023

India Today  

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India accounts for half of all estimated malaria cases in 2023 in South-East Asia Region
1 week, 5 days ago

India accounts for half of all estimated malaria cases in 2023 in South-East Asia Region

The Hindu  

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India makes 'significant progress' in malaria control; deaths drop by 68%: WHO report
1 week, 5 days ago

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New Indian Express  

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4 months ago

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News 18  

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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5 months, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

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6 months ago

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New Indian Express  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Six malaria cases pre-monsoon, GB Nagar health dept gears up to tackle spread
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

World Malaria Day 2024: Identify 5 factors that elevate malaria risk

India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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News 18  

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Spike in monsoon-related illnesses in Vijayawada
1 year, 3 months ago

Spike in monsoon-related illnesses in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

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6 tips to protect your child from malaria, dengue or any other monsoon illness
1 year, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Delhi: ₹1,000 fine for mosquito breeding amid dengue threat after floods
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi: ₹1,000 fine for mosquito breeding amid dengue threat after floods

Hindustan Times  

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1 year, 5 months ago

After Incessant Rains And Waterlogging, Dengue Cases In Delhi Highest In 6 Years

News 18  

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India TV News  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

On World Malaria Day, the battle against malaria and beyond

The Hindu  

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Malaria Cases Record 45% Drop in 2020, India on Track to Eliminate Mosquito-borne Disease by 2030
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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 9 months ago

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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2 years, 2 months ago

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2 years, 3 months ago

Vector borne diseases increase in ASR district

Deccan Chronicle  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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2 years, 9 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

While incessant rains during monsoon may play spoilsport to an adult’s plans, going out and enjoying the showers, gorging on street food and playing in puddles of water is how children associate the rainy season with. Monsoon diseases are one of the major concerns plaguing parents when it comes to their wards during the rainy seasons and mosquito-borne diseases like …

World Malaria Day 2021: Preventive Measures for Malaria You Can Follow by Staying Indoors
3 years, 7 months ago

World Malaria Day 2021: Preventive Measures for Malaria You Can Follow by Staying Indoors

News 18  

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Question Corner: Can some mosquitoes cause more malaria transmission?
3 years, 11 months ago

Question Corner: Can some mosquitoes cause more malaria transmission?

The Hindu  

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4 years, 3 months ago

8 most effective ways to prevent mosquito-borne diseases

India Today  

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Invasive Asian Mosquito Species Has Put African Cities at Higher Risk of Catching Malaria, Study Reveals
4 years, 3 months ago

Invasive Asian Mosquito Species Has Put African Cities at Higher Risk of Catching Malaria, Study Reveals

News 18  

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