KMC doctors profess prevention against malaria, dengue - The Statesman

Mosquito-free world? KIRO hosts debate risks of extinction

Scientists can now use gene editing technologies to spread infertility among female mosquitoes, The Washington Post reported last week. This means the pesky insects could be wiped out—but should they be? While researchers focus on preventing malaria, critics, like KIRO Newsradio fill-in host Mike Lewis, see this causing potential risks to the ecosystem. “If you decide to eliminate any single thing, you’re going to have a domino effect because th…

Dengue and Chikungunya on track to become endemic in Europe

Climate change is reshaping Europe’s disease landscape, with tropical mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue and chikungunya poised to transition from occasional outbreaks to permanent fixtures across the continent. But health experts say the shift presents opportunities for better preparedness rather than cause for panic. Recent research published in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that… Source

KMC doctors profess prevention against malaria, dengue - The Statesman

With fears of Covid resurgence and the southwest monsoons knocking at the door, health experts at Kolkata Municipal Corporation are asserting strict dengue-malaria preventive measures to be followed by the citizens in the prevailing situation.

Thailand leads ASEAN-wide push to eliminate dengue deaths with ‘Zero Dengue’ campaign

ASEAN United for Health – Thailand joins forces with regional and Japanese partners to mark ASEAN Dengue Day 2025 and reduce preventable deaths. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, in partnership with Kao and Takeda, has launched a regional campaign titled “ASEAN United: Zero Dengue Deaths — A Future We Build Together.” The initiative aims to drive innovation and collaboration in preventing dengue-re…