World malaria report 2022
Each year, WHO’s World malaria report offers in-depth information on the latest trends in malaria control and elimination at global, regional and country levels. The report highlights progress towards
Vector Borne Diseases
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Safe bite?
the successful trial of an experimental vaccine developed by a British healthcare group has given a major boost to researchers looking for an effective remedy for malaria. The SmithKline Beecham
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The kiss of death
An early monsoon and increasing drug resistance spark off malaria fatalities in Assam
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To hell with the hippocratic oath
THE burst of infectious diseases like malaria, kala-azar, cholera and tuberculosis in India is indicative of a deeper malaise. Despite a stated emphasis on participatory health management, in actual
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People play key role in anti filaria project
A programme implemented in central Kerala shows how an illness can be controlled if the community is involved.
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Vector Control Research Centre
VCRC is one of the permanent institutes of Indian Council of Medical Research established in 1975 at Pondicherry. It is a centre of excellence for research and training in vector-borne diseases and control and a WHO collaborating Centre for Research and Trainining in Lymphatic Filariasis and Integrated Methods of Vector Control.
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Snuffing out lives with pollution
Premature deaths and disease caused by a polluted environment is the most pressing problem in the world today, says a WHO report prepared for the Earth Summit
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To fight dengue, MCD to purchase chemicals worth over Rs. 2 crore
With summers arriving in the city soon, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday said it will procure chemicals, biolarvicides and other material to prevent mosquito-breeding. The Standing Committee of the MCD has approved four proposals for purchase of chemicals to prevent vector-breeding
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9 boats to be used for spraying mosquito repellent
KOLKATA, 10 MARCH: Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) will ply nine boats for spraying mosquito repellent to destroy the larva in some canals. A senior health official said those who have their dwellings beside the canals urged the KMC to take preventive measures against malaria. The decision for plying the boats was taken a month ago.
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Malaria hits Beliaghata
no action taken to clean canals KOLKATA, 15 MARCH: Occupants of houses situated on both sides of the Beliaghata canal have urged the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) to conduct the anti-larvae drive in the area after many people were found to be suffering from malaria. The state Irrigation and waterways department had begun dredging operation at the canal.
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Technocure
A range of internet enabled software tools that will help control the spread of the anopheles mosquito