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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 3:09 AM

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.

16 Oct 2017 7:44 PM

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.

25 Nov 2017 9:25 PM

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 10:23 AM

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 2:58 PM

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 4:37 AM

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 4:09 AM

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Carbohydrates may help to design better malaria vaccine

17 Sept 2017 3:37 AM

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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 6:44 AM

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...

16 Oct 2018 8:39 PM

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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 4:20 AM

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 2:41 AM