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World Malaria Day: 10 Common Symptoms To Watch Out For

World Malaria Day

Apr 23, 2024, 13:39 PM IST

Dengue:10 Self-Care Tips To Follow

Sep 21, 2023, 16:48 PM IST

Dengue Cases Rise In Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, Number Of Patients Crosses 200

Earlier on Friday, in Kanpur's biggest government hospital Ursula, a dengue ward was set up and three dengue patients were admitted to it.

Sep 11, 2023, 22:14 PM IST

Zika virus' threat looms over India: Here is all you need to know

After COVID-19, the Zika virus' threat is looming over India. The virus was first reported in Kerala and Maharashtra and now in Uttar Pradesh. Here is all you need to know about the origin and spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus.

Oct 27, 2021, 15:10 PM IST

Noida on ALERT! 13 dengue cases reported as Uttar Pradesh continues to battle outbreak

Several areas of Uttar Pradesh like Meerut and Firozabad have been dealing with outbreak of dengue and viral fever for the past few weeks, that have claimed lives, including those of children

Sep 18, 2021, 13:14 PM IST

Illegal mosquito repellent incense sticks are dangerous and poisonous, think before you buy them

Humanity across the world is dealing with an unprecedented challenge, affecting families and loved ones.

Dec 01, 2020, 19:19 PM IST

Angry because of mosquitoes? Want to get rid of them? Follow these low-cost steps

A mosquito which has an average life span of 2 weeks to 6 months needs water to breed and population-control of mosquitoes usually involves removal of standing water sources.

Oct 20, 2020, 23:31 PM IST

COVID-19 cannot be transmitted from mosquitoes to humans: Study

The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, provided the first experimental evidence on the capacity of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease, to infect and be transmitted by mosquitoes.

Jul 19, 2020, 19:41 PM IST

ZeeNews wrap of top stories this hour

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Oct 04, 2019, 14:30 PM IST

ZeeNews wrap of top stories this hour

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Oct 04, 2019, 09:40 AM IST

Six new Zika cases in Rajasthan; total 123

Most of the cases which have been reported are from Shastri Nagar area 

Oct 21, 2018, 20:02 PM IST

NASA invites citizens to help them track mosquitoes

More citizen science data from more areas of the world could help it track mosquitoes, the US space agency noted.

Jul 03, 2018, 13:32 PM IST

Novel bed net provides greater protection against malaria

A new kind of bed net can emerge as a potent weapon against malaria as a two-year trial involving more than 15,000 children has shown that it can significantly increase protection against the mosquito-borne disease.

Apr 13, 2018, 10:17 AM IST

This is how gardening may help tackle malaria – Read

Scientists say that getting rid of certain flowers can help curb mosquito population by cutting off their food supply.

Jul 05, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

Research identifies potential antiviral against chikungunya

A team of researchers hasrecently shown that several existing compounds have potent activity against the critical Chikungunya CHIKV protease enzyme.

Oct 11, 2016, 21:28 PM IST

DNA: Analyzing how Sri Lanka managed to control malaria

Analyzing how Sri Lanka managed to control Malaria. To know more watch the full news story of DNA.

Sep 11, 2016, 00:57 AM IST

Zika virus can live in tears: Study

A team of researchers, including one of Indian orgin, has found that Zika virus can live in the eyes and have identified genetic material from the virus in tears of mice.

Sep 07, 2016, 21:14 PM IST

Dengue menace: Two more die in Delhi, death toll jumps to 311

Two more persons including a 12-year-old girl from south Delhi have succumbed to dengue, taking the death toll due to the vector-borne disease in the city to four as the total number of cases jumped to over 310.

Aug 22, 2016, 20:37 PM IST

Florida is investigating apparent new case of locally transmitted Zika

An investigation was under way to determine how the person in Palm Beach County became infected.

Aug 09, 2016, 02:32 AM IST