Climate change
On the occasion of World Malaria Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) and Pakistan's Ministry of National Health Services warned that climate change is worsening the impact of malaria in the country, with over two million cases reported annually. Malaria is a major global threat, and climate change
Dengue fever
Cases of mosquito-borne diseases, including chikungunya and dengue, have surged at health facilities in Karachi, with experts warning that the numbers are likely to increase further with the onset of winter. According to officials at Dr Ruth Pfau Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK), the number of patients reporting symptoms of chikungunya,
Dengue fever
As monsoon rains continue to drench Sindh, hospitals in Karachi and other parts of the province are struggling to manage a surge in patients suffering from mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue, chikungunya, and malaria. Medical experts are sounding the alarm over the rising number of cases, citing insufficient government measures for
Disease transmission
The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has sounded the alarm on the gravity of malaria in the country, calling for a multi-faceted approach to combat the mosquito-borne disease. At a commemoration of World Mosquito Day, Mr. Terungwa Abari, PECAN's national vice chairman, highlighted the significance of the
Malaria
The Indian government, through the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has embarked on a comprehensive mission to prevent and eliminate malaria across the country. By implementing a range of measures, including disease management, integrated vector management, and supportive interventions, the government aims to achieve zero indigenous cases of malaria
Malaria
The Indian government has implemented a comprehensive approach to prevent malaria through disease management, integrated vector management, and supportive interventions. As part of this effort, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has established the National Framework for Malaria Elimination (NFME) 2016-2030, aiming to achieve zero indigenous cases of malaria
Communicable diseases
Millenia Hope Inc., a biotechnology corporation, has initiated a second trial for its malaria treatment, MMH Malarex, in the Republic of Central Africa (RCA). The trial, which will be conducted in three major cities, aims to study the effectiveness of MMH Malarex in children with noncomplicated malaria, who have no
Communicable diseases
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have successfully synthesized QS-21A, a medicinally important molecule that enhances the body's immune response in vaccine therapies against aggressive diseases such as melanoma, breast cancer, small-cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, HIV-1, and malaria. This breakthrough could lead to more effective
