Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of an infected ...

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state is on the verge of making history, positioning itself to become the first West African geopolitical zone to eliminate ...

Mosquitoes have long been among humanity’s most formidable adversaries, plaguing us for thousands of years and causing more ...

Monsoon comes with its share of health challenges. Staying vigilant about hygiene, diet, and surroundings, while taking timely medical advice, can ensure that you enjoy the season in good health.

In a global study, scientists have uncovered far greater diversity and flexibility in mosquito feeding patterns than ...

Varanasi: The health department organised a training workshop on the treatment and management of dengue, chikungunya, and ...

Seven cases of malaria have been reported in Chitwan district so far this fiscal year, according to the District Public ...

Conservationists and some community members fear that altering mosquito populations could destabilise ecosystems or pose ...

Protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon season with prevention methods and early detection for ...

Here’s an itchy fact: Hungry female mosquitoes are often called “flying syringes ... most deaths occur in children under the age of five who get bitten by the Anopheles mosquito that carries the ...

It is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium and is transmitted through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Symptoms can range from mild fever, chills, and headache to severe ...

One adult male tested positive for the malaria parasite; however, the result returned two days after he was repatriated. This ...