Arkansas reports first locally acquired malaria case
This is the only known locally acquired case of malaria in Arkansas, Xinhua news agency reported.
This is the only known locally acquired case of malaria in Arkansas, Xinhua news agency reported.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that climate change is causing dengue and other mosquito-borne illnesses including chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika to spread more quickly and widely
It is crucial for individuals to be aware of the symptoms, as well as the dos and don'ts to prevent the spread of these illnesses.
the Asia Pacific region, of the 48 countries, 20 still have endemic malaria, and aggressive and targeted interventions in these countries can end malaria.
“Garbage piles and stagnant water were fertile breeding grounds for mosquitoes and with MCD failing to carry out fogging, mosquito menace has become intolerable in the city,” Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Chaudhary Anil Kumar.
The day is aimed at spreading awareness among people to take safety measures and protect them from the diseases spread by mosquitoes.
On Monday, the WHO announced that over 1 million children have been vaccinated against the disease in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi, using the world's first malaria vaccine, reports Xinhua news agency.
Chautala said even in urban areas, whether it is a colony or a sector, fogging machines will be ensured everywhere.
Regional networking and data-sharing is a must to keep all stakeholders updated about the status of various malaria control programmes across the worst-affected countries in Africa and Asia.
As Delhi receives continuous rain, the number of people falling prey to vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya is witnessing a rapid surge.
