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Hari Darshan introduces Neem and Citronella Mosquito Repellent Incense Sti
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17: Monsoons are always a welcome change after the hot summer months. The beautiful rains, the chai-pakoda evening sessions, the pleasant smell of the soil after the rain, and so many other things to love! While the beauty of the monsoon makes it seem perfect, it a
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Bangladesh reports 18 more deaths due to dengue, death toll crosses 400 ma
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Bangladesh reported 18 more deaths due to dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, taking the death toll from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 416 in 2023.
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Dengue cases in Delhi rise to 105 last week, total 348 cases reported so f
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
In the aftermath of recent heavy monsoon floods that inundated parts of Delhi, health officials are grappling with a significant surge in dengue cases.
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Israeli study’s findings on parasites could protect endangered species
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Parasites have always had a bad reputation, and health professionals have warned the public for years about taking preventive measures to avoid mites, lice, ticks, mosquitos, tapeworms and more.
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Israel: Arava region hit by west Nile virus-infected mosquitoes
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Ministry of Health of Israel announced that 90 female mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were caught along the axis in the south of the Arava.
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Karnataka: Kalaburagi administration launches fogging drive to curb dengue
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Kalaburagi administration has launched an anti-mosquito fogging drive to curb the rise in dengue cases in the district. Dengue cases are on the rise in the state due to heavy rainfall and water logging.
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BJP workers stage protest against West Bengal government over rise in deng
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The BJP leaders carried a giant mosquito replica and held placards protesting against the mismanagement of the dengue epidemic by the state government.
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Schools in Kerala observe 'dry day' to tackle infectious diseases
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Earlier on Thursday, Kerala state health department authorities announced that 'dry day' will be observed on Friday in schools, on Saturday in offices, and on Sunday at houses for the next few weeks to prevent mosquito vector breeding.
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Study reveals disorient malaria parasite to prevent it from causing harm
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Malaria continues to be a serious public health issue, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, with almost 250 million cases each year and 621,000 fatalities. The parasitic disease malaria is spread by mosquitoes and is brought on by a species of bacteria called Plasmodium. Plasmodium must adjust
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Study finds molecular sensor that allows malaria parasite to cause harm
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers have discovered a novel type of molecular sensor that allows the malaria parasite to infect human cells or mosquitos at precisely the right time. The study was published in Journal,' Science Advances.'
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Mosquitoes with West Nile virus detected in Israel
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Every season, the pest and extermination team of the Ministry of Environmental Protection carries out hundreds of captures and thousands of monitoring of mosquito larvae. The mosquitoes are transferred to the Ministry of Health laboratories for testing.
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A unique "Kala Teeka" that can protect babies from mosquito-borne diseases
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], May 17 (ANI/PNN): Malaria and dengue are among the largest contributors of death of children under the age of 5 in India. The majority of these deaths are from tribal areas that are economically weaker sections of society. Their homes are often unprotected from m
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