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International conference emphasises global collaboration to accelerate mal
Updated : 4 days, 9 hours ago IST
The International Malaria Conference (IMC) 2026, organised by the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research under the Indian Council of Medical Research, concluded successfully in New Delhi after three days of scientific deliberations and global engagement.
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Pak: Hospital data shows 103 mosquito-borne deaths in Sindh in 2025
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Dawn reported that hospital data from Karachi and Hyderabad showed 103 deaths from mosquito-borne diseases in Sindh in 2025, including malaria and dengue, higher than official figures of 33 deaths. Hospitals recorded thousands of dengue and malaria cases, with severe infections linked to del
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Chhattisgarh: CRPF conducts free medical camp in Naxal-hit Bijapur
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
CRPF Doctor Dr Vinoth Kumar said that the camp aims to provide regular healthcare support to villagers in malaria-prone regions.
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Pakistan: Sindh health dept reports 819 dengue cases, hospitals record ove
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sindh faces a major dengue outbreak, with hospital data showing over 12,000 cases in six weeks, far exceeding official figures of 819, Dawn reported. Experts blame poor drainage and weak fumigation, while the health minister said anti-dengue campaigns have been intensified across the provinc
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Important decisions taken in interest of citizens at MCD meeting: Delhi Ma
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the release, a wide range of issues related to civic amenities, cleanliness, public health, and ward-level concerns were discussed extensively. The Mayor informed that particular attention was given to the steps being taken by the MCD to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, such as
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Punjab govt begins fogging in Ajnala, flood-hit areas to curb spread of de
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The initiative aims to protect public health in the wake of recent flooding, which has heightened the risk of disease outbreaks.
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Chhattisgarh: Health team crosses swollen river to set up camp in Bijapur
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr. BR Pujari and his team crossed the overflowing Chintavagu river by boat to set up a health camp in Mannur village in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district.
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Mosquito killing pill, Ivermectin drops malaria by 26%: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A groundbreaking study has revealed that the mass administration of ivermectin--a drug once known for treating river blindness and scabies--can significantly reduce malaria transmission when used in conjunction with bed nets.
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Development of indigenous multi-stage Malaria vaccine 'AdFalciVax' is unde
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), through its Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar (RMRCBB) and National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology-National Institute of Immunology (DBT-NII), is currently developing a novel
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Viral fevers surge in Parvathipuram Manyam; hospitals overflowing, malaria
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Government hospitals in Andhra Pradesh's Parvathipuram Manyam district are struggling to cope with a surge in viral fevers, with overcrowded wards and limited infrastructure posing major challenges for healthcare providers.
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India, Namibia defence ties strengthen with Line of Credit offer
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
During a special briefing on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Namibia, High Commissioner Rahul Shrivastava stated, "In defence, Namibia is interested in the procurement of equipment from India, and we offered them a line of credit, especially for the defence."
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14 million lives at risk as US slashes global health aid over next 5 years
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The study highlights that USAID programs have been vital in preventing more than 25 million deaths from AIDS and polio, around 11 million deaths from diarrheal diseases, 8 million deaths from malaria, and nearly 5 million deaths from tuberculosis. The reduction in funding threatens to undo t
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