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Delhi Reports 5-Year Record High In Chikungunya, Malaria Cases
Delhi registered a record high number of Chikungunya and Malaria cases in the past five years, while dengue cases declined, according to official data.
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Pakistan To Purchase 62 Lakh Mosquito Nets From India Amid Rising Malaria Cases: Report
Pakistan's health ministry on Tuesday approved the purchase of over 62 lakh mosquito nets from India.
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Over 130 Cases Of Swine Flu Detected In Mumbai In 2 Weeks: Civic Body
At least 138 cases of swine flu, 412 of malaria and 73 of dengue were reported in Mumbai in the last 15 days, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
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World Cancer Day 2022: Know The Date, History, Significance And Theme
World Cancer Day 2022: An estimated 10 million people die each year from cancer, which is more than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.
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India Sustained Reduction In Malaria Cases Burden: WHO
Around 14 million more cases of malaria and 69,000 more deaths due to it were reported worldwide in 2020 than in 2019 and India was the only high-burden country to have sustained a reduction in the disease burden, according to a WHO report.
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Malaria Deaths Rise By 69,000 In 2020 Due To Covid Restrictions, Says WHO
Healthcare disruptions linked to the coronavirus pandemic helped malaria kill 69,000 more people in 2020 than the previous year, but a worst-case scenario was averted, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
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116 Districts In India Reported Zero Malaria Cases In 2020: Health Minister
As many as 116 districts in India reported zero malaria cases in 2020 and the country has been able to achieve remarkable success in reducing the disease burden in terms of cases by 84.5 per cent and deaths by 83.6 per cent, Health Minister said.
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WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine, HIV Drug Trials Among COVID-19 Patients: Report
The World Health Organisation on Saturday has stopped its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination of HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients after they failed to reduce the death rate, Al Jazeera reported.
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Malaria Deaths Could Double During Coronavirus Pandemic, Warns WHO
The new coronavirus pandemic could severely disrupt access to anti-malaria nets and drugs in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning that malaria deaths risked doubling if efforts are not urgently scaled up.
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Drug Backed By Trump For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit: Study Awaiting Review
An old malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against the coronavirus provided no benefit and potentially higher risk of death for patients at U.S. veterans hospitals, according to an analysis that has been submitted for expert review.
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"Reassuring Results": Senegal Uses Anti-Malarial Drug To Fight COVID-19
Senegal is set to continue administering hydroxychloroquine to coronavirus patients, a senior health official said Thursday, after encouraging results for those treated with the venerable anti-malarial drug.
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Soups Can Save You From Malaria, Says Study; Know Other Diet Tips To Fight Malaria
Malaria usually shows symptoms like fever, chills, vomiting, headache muscle pain and fatigue. Mosquito bites should be prevented to control the risk of malaria. To fight against malaria, homemade soups might help as researchers have found that some of the soup recipes have anti-malarial properties.
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World Mosquito Day: History, Significance And Tips For Preventing Mosquito Bites
World Mosquito Day: The day is observed in remembrance of Sir Ronald Ross. Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest insects in the world. They have the ability to carry and spread diseases to humans and are responsible for millions of deaths across the world.
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Can Death By Mosquito Bite Be Considered An Accident? Top Court Decides
Death due to malaria in Mozambique, which accounts for 5 per cent of cases of malaria globally, cannot be considered an accident, the Supreme Court held Tuesday while deciding on a case related to insurance payout.
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Only 8 Of 100 Malaria Cases Detected In India: WHO
India was the third on the list of 15 countries which accounted for 80 per cent of all malaria cases in the world in 2016, the WHO's World Malaria Report 2017 said.
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Delhi Reports 5-Year Record High In Chikungunya, Malaria Cases
Delhi registered a record high number of Chikungunya and Malaria cases in the past five years, while dengue cases declined, according to official data.
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Pakistan To Purchase 62 Lakh Mosquito Nets From India Amid Rising Malaria Cases: Report
Pakistan's health ministry on Tuesday approved the purchase of over 62 lakh mosquito nets from India.
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Over 130 Cases Of Swine Flu Detected In Mumbai In 2 Weeks: Civic Body
At least 138 cases of swine flu, 412 of malaria and 73 of dengue were reported in Mumbai in the last 15 days, an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
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World Cancer Day 2022: Know The Date, History, Significance And Theme
World Cancer Day 2022: An estimated 10 million people die each year from cancer, which is more than HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.
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India Sustained Reduction In Malaria Cases Burden: WHO
Around 14 million more cases of malaria and 69,000 more deaths due to it were reported worldwide in 2020 than in 2019 and India was the only high-burden country to have sustained a reduction in the disease burden, according to a WHO report.
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Malaria Deaths Rise By 69,000 In 2020 Due To Covid Restrictions, Says WHO
Healthcare disruptions linked to the coronavirus pandemic helped malaria kill 69,000 more people in 2020 than the previous year, but a worst-case scenario was averted, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
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116 Districts In India Reported Zero Malaria Cases In 2020: Health Minister
As many as 116 districts in India reported zero malaria cases in 2020 and the country has been able to achieve remarkable success in reducing the disease burden in terms of cases by 84.5 per cent and deaths by 83.6 per cent, Health Minister said.
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WHO Stops Hydroxychloroquine, HIV Drug Trials Among COVID-19 Patients: Report
The World Health Organisation on Saturday has stopped its trials of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and combination of HIV drug lopinavir/ritonavir for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients after they failed to reduce the death rate, Al Jazeera reported.
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Malaria Deaths Could Double During Coronavirus Pandemic, Warns WHO
The new coronavirus pandemic could severely disrupt access to anti-malaria nets and drugs in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning that malaria deaths risked doubling if efforts are not urgently scaled up.
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Drug Backed By Trump For COVID-19 Shows No Benefit: Study Awaiting Review
An old malaria drug touted by U.S. President Donald Trump as a "game changer" in the fight against the coronavirus provided no benefit and potentially higher risk of death for patients at U.S. veterans hospitals, according to an analysis that has been submitted for expert review.
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"Reassuring Results": Senegal Uses Anti-Malarial Drug To Fight COVID-19
Senegal is set to continue administering hydroxychloroquine to coronavirus patients, a senior health official said Thursday, after encouraging results for those treated with the venerable anti-malarial drug.
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Soups Can Save You From Malaria, Says Study; Know Other Diet Tips To Fight Malaria
Malaria usually shows symptoms like fever, chills, vomiting, headache muscle pain and fatigue. Mosquito bites should be prevented to control the risk of malaria. To fight against malaria, homemade soups might help as researchers have found that some of the soup recipes have anti-malarial properties.
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World Mosquito Day: History, Significance And Tips For Preventing Mosquito Bites
World Mosquito Day: The day is observed in remembrance of Sir Ronald Ross. Mosquitoes are one of the deadliest insects in the world. They have the ability to carry and spread diseases to humans and are responsible for millions of deaths across the world.
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Can Death By Mosquito Bite Be Considered An Accident? Top Court Decides
Death due to malaria in Mozambique, which accounts for 5 per cent of cases of malaria globally, cannot be considered an accident, the Supreme Court held Tuesday while deciding on a case related to insurance payout.
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Only 8 Of 100 Malaria Cases Detected In India: WHO
India was the third on the list of 15 countries which accounted for 80 per cent of all malaria cases in the world in 2016, the WHO's World Malaria Report 2017 said.
