World malaria report 2022
Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards
Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards
A range of internet enabled software tools that will help control the spread of the anopheles mosquito
PILE OF PERIL: Toxic waste from piles of unused pesticides in Africa is threatening people's health and the environment. Despite several clean-up measures by the Rome-based Food and Agriculture
A United Nations report highlights the connection between environment and health
For his outstanding work in fighting malaria, V P Sharma gets the Green Scientist Award 2001
UN s latest malaria combatant
A new study has discovered that chimpanzees can fight off malaria by swallowing mouthfuls of dirt and leaves, which act as "selfmedication' for the animals. According to a report in National Geographic News, Clay soils consumed by both chimps and humans in Uganda's Kibale National Park contain high concentrations of the mineral kaolinite, a main ingredient in some anti-diarrheal medications. Experts from Mus
Sri Lanka has won kudos as being the first among all South East Asian countries which had successfully controlled the Malaria epidemic. Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry sources said.
The residents of Faridpur town have been facing mosquito menace for a couple of weeks as the municipality failed to take up any steps in this regard.
Dr R C Dhiman is Assistant Director to National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi.