Child health
Despite evidence that most child malaria deaths occur at home shortly after symptom onset, receiving timely malaria treatment remains a significant challenge in Africa. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Zambia and Umea University found that the ability of caregivers to recognize malaria symptoms and their belief
Dengue fever
The past week in Gurgaon has seen six new dengue cases, taking the total tally for the year to 61 according to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP). This surge is concerning, given the typical decline in dengue cases post-Diwali. Dr. Tushar Tayal, Associate Director of Internal Medicine
Child health
Despite evidence that most child malaria deaths occur at home shortly after symptom onset, receiving timely malaria treatment remains a significant challenge in Africa. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Zambia and Umea University found that the ability of caregivers to recognize malaria symptoms and their belief
Child health
Despite evidence that most child malaria deaths occur at home shortly after symptom onset, receiving timely malaria treatment remains a significant challenge in Africa. In a recent study, researchers from the University of Zambia and Umea University found that the ability of caregivers to recognize malaria symptoms and their belief
Malaria
University of Utah Health scientists have finally uncovered the mystery behind the deadly Plasmodium falciparum parasite's tiny, microscopically fast-spinning iron crystals. These crystals, made up of an iron-based compound called heme, have long been an important target for antimalarial drugs, but their motion has been a blind spot
Malaria
University of Utah Health scientists have finally uncovered the mystery behind the deadly Plasmodium falciparum parasite's tiny, microscopically fast-spinning iron crystals. These crystals, made up of an iron-based compound called heme, have long been an important target for antimalarial drugs, but their motion has been a blind spot
Malaria
Researchers at the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research have made significant progress in malaria diagnosis using Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) targeting various antigens. However, challenges remain, particularly in regions with low parasitemia. To address these limitations, the team evaluated the effectiveness of two novel biomarkers, glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) and hem
Malaria
Researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against malaria, discovering several small molecules with potential as anthelmintics. According to a recent study published in BMC Research Notes, the team used an infrared-based motility assay to screen 400 compounds from two
Malaria
Current trends suggest that the World Health Organization's (WHO) 2030 targets for reducing malaria mortality and morbidity by at least 90% may not be achievable in many sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. This is due to the resurgence of malaria endemicity in high-endemic areas, despite the implementation of various
Malaria
Researchers at the Malaria Research and Training Center have identified persistent gaps in malaria case management in Sub-Saharan African countries. Despite efforts to eliminate the disease by 2030, significant challenges hinder progress, including insufficient resources, inadequate skills, limited monitoring and evaluation capacities, and lack of motivation and commitment among stakeholders.
Disease transmission
As the monsoon season draws to a close in Rajasthan, the number of mosquito-borne diseases has surged in most parts of the state. In the past 17 days, the state has reported a significant increase in dengue, malaria, and chikungunya cases. The health department has sounded an alarm, with officials
Malaria
The end of the monsoon has brought an increase in cases of mosquito-borne diseases across Rajasthan state. In the past 17 days, the state reported 588 dengue cases, 235 people were diagnosed with malaria, and 13 cases of chikungunya were detected. Jaipur, Bikaner, and other districts have seen a significant
