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Burger thought he had malaria but it was something much worse (Photo: AFP)

Scientists discover five new malaria vaccine targets

Finding shows that future malaria vaccines may be most effective if they target multiple parasite factors.

25 Oct 2017 8:39 AM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Two more deaths in city, 5,220 cases reported

According to the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), mosquito breeding has been reported from 4,78,978 households.

17 Oct 2017 1:14 AM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Small bite that carries a big threat

The patient's immune system and immune response also have a major impact on disease.

26 Nov 2017 2:55 AM IST

Travel clinics typically specialize in providing advice, immunizations and preventive medications that are needed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant and breastfeeding women travelers underprotected from disease

Pregnant, breastfeeding women who travel to places with high risk of diseases like malaria and yellow fever are less...

25 Nov 2017 3:53 PM IST

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

Mosquito gut bacteria may help control malaria

People, animals, even insects harbor a community of mostly healthy intestinal bacteria, what's called the gut...

29 Sept 2017 8:28 PM IST

The drug resistance of these bugs is a public health emergency that must be treated urgently. (Representational Photo: Pixabay)

Superbug's spread to Vietnam threatens malaria control

The drug resistance of these bugs is a public health emergency that must be treated urgently.

21 Sept 2017 10:07 AM IST

Dengue has claimed one life so far in the city in the running season of vector-borne diseases. (Photo: PTI/File)

Delhi reports 485 fresh dengue cases last week: Civic body

The fresh cases of malaria and chikungunya in the week were 105 and 40, respectively, the report released on Monday...

19 Sept 2017 9:39 AM IST

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Carbohydrates may help to design better malaria vaccine

17 Sept 2017 9:07 AM IST

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Hunt the malaria bug - a new game for sniffer dogs

The extreme sensitivity of dogs in detecting odours is being recognised in efforts to combat other diseases too.

30 Oct 2018 12:14 PM IST

City has already seen 2,173 cases of dengue this month

More than 2K cases of dengue-like illness in October

The organic pesticide' costs Rs 1,940 per litre and the civic body will need 2.18 lakh litres, arriving at a total cost...

17 Oct 2018 2:09 AM IST

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Faltering malaria fight should refocus on high-risk countries, says...

The plan involves making better use of detailed data to target areas where widespread use of indoor spraying would have...

20 Nov 2018 9:50 AM IST

Bill Gates, along with a few of his billionaire friends, has launched a US$1 billion fund to support research into energy technologies that will help us address climate change. (Photo: AP)

Bill Gates backs Central America malaria elimination plan with USD 31...

New money would also help leverage more than $100 million in domestic financing and $39 million of existing donor money...

25 Jan 2018 8:11 AM IST