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Malaria is a global problem and Indias success in reducing the burden of this disease can inspire other countries to take action and implement similar strategies. (Representational Image)

Anup Anvikar | End to malaria in sight: India edging close to the...

Malaria has been a major public health concern in the country for decades, with high numbers of cases and deaths...

26 April 2023 12:00 AM IST

The drug makes the malaria pathogen unable to metabolise or reproduce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Men, school-going children more vulnerable to malaria

Study also showed that when households have an adequate supply of treated bed nets, these gender and age disparities...

13 Dec 2018 7:16 PM IST

Asians, Europeans more vulnerable to severe dengue. (Photo: Pixabay)

9 cases of dengue reported in capital

As per a civic report released on Monday, two cases of malaria and three cases of chikungunya, both in February, were...

6 March 2018 1:14 AM IST

The latest WHO figures show that malaria infected about 216 million people in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Body odour may help identify malaria: study

Blood tests do not necessarily pick up infection with the plasmodium parasite, especially at low parasite densities.

15 May 2018 7:40 PM IST

The latest WHO figures show that malaria infected about 216 million people in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Altered body odour can indicate Malaria, says study

According to a study conducted by the Penn State, suddenly altered body odour indicates malaria even if the microscope...

15 May 2018 10:39 AM IST

These infections are often fatal in young children who have not yet had a chance to develop a strong immune response to the parasite. (Photo: Pixabay)

Deadliest strains may help design malaria vaccine

This is the first time anyone has taken the parasite genes that are in the blood of patients and sequenced everything...

25 March 2018 2:27 PM IST

File picture of the BMC headquarters.

How civic bodyhalts spread of diseases

For this, the civic body has appointed NGO volunteers to conduct this activity and issue notices wherever larvae are...

23 March 2018 6:54 AM IST

It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and spread to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito. (Photo: Pixabay)

New antibody may help prevent malaria: study

It is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and spread to humans through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.

20 March 2018 6:57 PM IST

Genetically altering that bacteria to emit some anti-malaria compounds suppressed parasite growth without hurting the mosquitoes (Photo: AFP)

Two malaria, dengue cases due to early summer

Experts have said that warm winters and early summers could be the reason behind unseasonal cases.

27 March 2018 4:47 AM IST

The latest WHO figures show that malaria infected about 216 million people in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Discovery of malaria parasite survival genes offers new targets

Latest World Health Organization (WHO) data show that 216 million people were infected last year with the malaria...

7 May 2018 8:21 AM IST

Asians, Europeans more vulnerable to severe dengue. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's who is primarily responsible for dengue transmission

The World Health Organization currently focuses disease surveillance efforts on detecting outbreaks.

5 May 2018 1:49 PM IST