World malaria report 2019
The World malaria report 2019 provides a comprehensive update on global and regional malaria data and trends. The report tracks investments in malaria programmes and research as well as progress across
Malaria
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IIT-Mandi research team finds a target protein to control Zika
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, are making rapid strides in finding a drug to treat those affected by Zika virus. So far, more than a million people across the world have fallen
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Health cover for only vector-borne diseases
MUMBAI: With India seeing a high incidence of diseases spread by mosquitoes, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched a health cover that is specifically targeted at seven vector borne diseases - dengue,
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Study throws light on innovative strategies for malaria elimination
India accounted for 6% of global malaria burden in 2016; highest number of cases reported in Odisha Universal access to malaria diagnosis and treatment and follow-up of patients with enhanced surveillance
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Rwanda Registers Drop in Malaria Cases
Cases of people suffering and dying from malaria in Rwanda have reduced significantly, demonstrating that efforts to make the country a malaria free nation are paying off, according to latest statistics.
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Malaria eradication work underfunded and could stall, says WHO
The battle against malaria appears to have stalled. The World Health Organization says the number of cases around the world is still rising. It says it needs more money if it's to bring the disease under
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Malaria report puts Mozambique’s challenge in focus
Mozambique serves as an example for why the global impacts of malaria must be remedied, the World Health Organization said Monday as it released an annual report showing stalled progress on the disease.
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World malaria report 2018
This year's report shows that after an unprecedented period of success in global malaria control, progress has stalled. Data from 2015–2017 highlight that no significant progress in reducing global malaria
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Delhi: Last week, 180 dengue cases in city
Eight cases of chikungunya were reported in the past week, taking this year’s total to 97. About 38 malaria cases were recorded in the past week, taking the total number of recorded cases this year to
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5 fresh cases, dengue count 79
At least three to five cases of dengue are being reported daily from the city. Five fresh cases of dengue were reported today, taking the season count to 79. One case each was reported from Sector 39,
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Niger: NGO alarmed by high fatality rates from malaria
The twin challenges of malaria and malnutrition are proving a challenge in Niger, where health and humanitarian aid workers say 10 children per day died during the month of August. “We have never seen