New York City (WABC) – Summer could be over, but mosquito blasts in New York City are expected to continue until fall experts point to climate change. According to the city’s health ministry, the highest levels of mosquitoes occurred this summer, with more than 1,000 cases of West Nile virus …
Read More »World Health Organization approves first malaria vaccine, says it should be given to children across Africa
LONDON – The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved the world’s first malaria vaccine and said it should be given to children across Africa in hopes it will boost efforts to curb the spread parasitic disease. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called it a “historic moment” after a meeting in …
Read More »Mosquitoes give Byo residents sleepless nights
The Chronicle Mashudu Netsianda, Senior ColumnistHovering seamlessly at ear level with a persistent and inconvenient whine, mosquitoes leave bites in you that later lead to itchy and swollen welts. With their slender, segmented bodies, a pair of halters, three pairs of long hair-like legs and stretched mouthparts, mosquitoes give the …
Read More »Uganda: six senior OPM officials accused of purchasing substandard relief items
By Juliette Kigongo Six senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office (OPM) face multiple corruption charges in purchasing substandard relief items such as mosquito nets, blankets and tarpaulins, among others. However, of the six officials charged, three did not appear on Tuesday to argue before the anti-corruption court. The trio …
Read More »21 more cases of dengue fever surface in Ludhiana
No less than 21 new cases of dengue were detected in Ludhiana on Tuesday, of which 20 were reported in urban areas. The day before, the district had registered seven cases. According to the health department, the majority of cases have been reported in the upscale neighborhoods of Mall Enclave, …
Read More »Fight dengue – Journal – DAWN.COM
The Met Department recently warned of a spike in dengue fever cases in the country, saying post-monsoon weather conditions are conducive to the spread of the vector-borne disease. He mentioned eight major cities – Karachi, Hyderabad, Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi – as likely hot spots that will …
Read More »As Asia’s second largest wetland shrinks, Assam fishermen see uncertain future
When night darkness descends on the waters of Son Beel, Assam’s largest wetland and Asia’s second largest, Rotish Das, 33, sets out to fish from his boat. He fishes the peaceful expanse of Son Beel all night and sells his catch the next day at a bustling fish market – …
Read More »Police come to the aid of the Adivasis in Cherla
Kothagudem: Police in Cherla came to the rescue of Adivasis suffering from viral fevers in a remote tribal hamlet, Veerapuram of Cherla mandal in the district. It was learned that children and adults in nearly 34 Adivasi families, infected with viral fevers, were troubled by the lack of access to …
Read More »UN says Sudan, South Sudan ravaged by seasonal flooding
GENEVA – Seasonal flooding in Sudan and South Sudan devastated entire communities, where homes were destroyed and farmland and livelihoods washed away, according to the United Nations. The rains came early this year, starting in South Sudan in late April instead of June. The accumulation of massive amounts of rainwater …
Read More »Restoring hope to forgotten families in northeast Nigeria
Her husband, the main breadwinner for their family, was missing. Zara quickly became unable to pay the rent. With no family nearby and nowhere to turn, Zara and her six children fled again. This time, not in a house, but in a homemade tent built with everything they could find …
Read More »Modernize the arsenal against malaria
Consider the humble mosquito. Compared to some of the world’s most notorious and vicious predators, this may not sound like much. And yet he has killed more people in history than any other creature. As the vector of some of the world’s deadliest diseases, including malaria, yellow fever, Zika virus, …
Read More »Lack of awareness, limited funds cause increased dengue fever ca …
(MENAFN- Tribal News Network) Jamaima Afridi LANDIKOTAL: Dengue is one of the most well-known viral diseases caused by mosquitoes, but people still don’t take it seriously. In 2021, as many as 123 cases of dengue have surfaced in the Khyber Tribal District and it is increasing day by day. The …
Read More »Driving change for children together
It has been 30 years since the Republic of Korea joined the United Nations on September 17, 1991, and over the past three decades the country has become a central partner in international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance. The country’s relationship with the United Nations Children’s Fund dates back to …
Read More »Must-have: NoMo is the answer to mosquito bites
There is nothing more annoying than being attacked by these creatures called mosquitoes while trying to water your garden at night or while walking your dog. They are a nuisance and can even be very dangerous. West Nile virus is one of the most common mosquito diseases in the United …
Read More »Feast of the city of Argao, the land of my birth
WHAT MATTERS MOST – Atty. Josephus B. Jimenez – The Free Man September 29, 2021 | 00h00 COVID or not COVID, pandemic or not pandemic, today the whole city of Argao celebrates the solemnity of the annual feast in honor of our patron saint, Saint Michael the Archangel. Argao is …
Read More »My Eden project: inside the Anna Trzebinski shrine in Nairobi
If Eden – Nairobi’s new address that’s part hotel, urban sanctuary, and arts hub – looks like a home, it’s probably because it once was. Germany-born Kenya-raised fashion designer Anna Trzebinski and her late husband Tonio Trzebinski hand-built it almost 30 years ago as newlyweds in their twenties. The coffee …
Read More »Baby carriage with mosquito net: Protect your little one from mosquito and insect bites | Most Wanted Products
Taking your baby for a walk in a nearby park becomes a ritual once you have a baby. And when you think about taking them out, a pram or stroller is what you need. However, as parents, we might think about insect and mosquito bites affecting our child’s skin. But, …
Read More »Pioneering medical initiative creates 176 jobs and £ 173million program in first year
X Sign up for free to receive the latest news straight to your inbox Register now Since its launch in September 2020, the Infection Innovation Consortium (iiCON) has established itself as a leading global center for infectious disease R&D and has created 176 high value-added jobs in the Northwest. Based …
Read More »Alarm as KP records over 800 dengue fever cases in one month – Journal
PESHAWAR: The health department in collaboration with district administrations has started fumigation and an awareness campaign in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the detection of more than 800 cases of dengue. Officials told Dawn that mosquito-borne illnesses have been reported in 19 districts of the province, where district health workers have been …
Read More »Police arrest seven people for bank robbery in Swabi – Journal
SWABI: Police arrested seven thieves who took Rs 6million from a bank branch here on Friday while holding staff at gunpoint and also recovered 90 percent of the amount from them. That’s what regional police officer Yasin Farooq and DPO Mohammad Shoaib said at a press conference here on Saturday. …
Read More »Bastar leaves malaria on a leash as positivity drops below 1% | Raipur news
Bastar is getting closer to his goal of becoming malaria-free. The positivity rate fell from 2.9% to 0.9%. According to health officials, an intensive campaign against malaria is being waged by the health department. RAIPUR: Bastar is getting closer to its goal of becoming malaria-free. The positivity rate fell from …
Read More »City of Concord: West Nile virus risk level increased to MODERATE in Concord
September 23, 2021 The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) recently announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in Concord and many other nearby towns. The risk level for WNV at Concord was high to moderate. The level of risk in Lincoln, Bedford and all …
Read More »“I quit a job in the government and fought with my family, all to save 7 species of turtles from extinction
FSea turtles are crucial to maintaining healthy aquatic ecosystems as they clean up rivers and ponds by consuming dead matter and algae. Charismatic species also control invasive fish varieties and often serve as a source of protein for other animals in the water body. There are 29 species of freshwater …
Read More »Mosquito-borne viruses detected in Peel region
PIC: File The Department of Health has warned residents of the Peel region to avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes after recent detections of Ross River (RRV) and Barmah Forest (BFV) viruses in the area. Department of Health management scientist Dr Abbey Potter said spring and summer are the peak seasons …
Read More »Ghana: malaria cases overwhelm Tanyigbe health center
Tanyigbe – The surge in malaria cases has plagued the pint-sized community health center in Tanyigbe, near Ho. The center recorded 91 cases of malaria in May, 86 cases in June and 291 in July of this year. Last month, 267 cases of malaria were treated at the twin-bed facility. …
Read More »Preventing West Nile virus after a wet monsoon in 2021
PHOENIX – The 2021 monsoon brought more rain to the state than we’ve seen in recent years. But, with all the rain comes more mosquitoes. Arizona health officials are warning residents of a record high season for West Nile virus after the wetter monsoon. RELATED: Scottsdale Man Dies After Suffering …
Read More »The health center gets its supplies – Post Courier
September 22, 2021 BY ROMULUS MASIU Bougainville still has a care center welcoming 706 people from the Konnou district of Bougainville Sud. About 706 people from Upper Konnou villages – Parero, Piriraro, Tabago and Luirau – have been living at the Sinkaitai health center along the Buin-Arawa highway since 2019. …
Read More »Detection of dengue variant puts Kollam on high alert
Symptoms include headache, fever, muscle pain, back pain, etc. The health ministry has sounded a high alert in the district and urged the public to remain vigilant after the discovery of dengue variant DENV-2 in three locations, including Kollam Corporation. Depending on the department, recurrence of dengue can be extremely …
Read More »Discussion on fashion and the way forward during the pandemic
You cannot talk to Deepak Perwani all at once and not fall in between. I like his sense of humor. His name does not need to be introduced. Most of us grew up knowing and raving about the beautiful outfits of this suave and immensely talented fashion designer and his …
Read More »Breeding areas abound at home and outdoors
People are worried about the increase in seasonal illnesses. Clogged pipes and rutted roads filled with rainwater have turned into breeding ground for mosquitoes, which cause a multitude of diseases like malaria and dengue. The growing number of patients in community health centers and hospitals reflects the situation. District collector …
Read More »LWIL: September 13, 2021 – September 19, 2021
Exorcist Tells What CNN Got Wrong About Ghostly Encounters History | National Catholic Register (ncregister.com) Two other words never mentioned in the CNN article were pray and purgatory. What if loved ones are in purgatory and need prayers? Saint Pio of Pietrelcina often reported that souls from Purgatory appeared and …
Read More »How we caught the workers who stole 5,450 mosquito nets – Commissioner of Gombe
File: a child sits under an impregnated mosquito net: Seven employees of Gombe healthcare staff in a police net for having diverted 5,450 impregnated mosquito nets intended for free distribution By Peter Uwumarogie The health commissioner in Gombe, Dr Habu Dahiru, revealed that seven suspects were arrested for diverting 5,450 …
Read More »Cities responsible for the dengue epidemic: seminar
Entomologists and public health experts at a seminar in Dhaka on Saturday held businesses in Dhaka city responsible for the dengue outbreak in the capital. They stressed the need to establish a central organization for mosquito and vector management to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya. …
Read More »Dengue, typhoid, brush typhus cases on the rise; know the symptoms and advice from an expert | Health
Amid the growing cases of dengue, malaria, typhoid and scrub typhus, doctors across the country are advising people to take adequate precautions and avoid self-medication when sick. While the cases of Covid-19 in the capital are under control, there is an upsurge in cases of many water-borne and mosquito-borne diseases. …
Read More »Why dengue is spreading like wildfire; What precautions can we take
A dengue epidemic has hit several parts of the country, with Uttar Pradesh being the most affected state. Viral fever has already claimed more than 60 lives in the state’s Firozabad district, with a significant portion of infections seen in children. Haryana, Indore, Mumbai and Delhi have also reported an …
Read More »Police arrest four robberies, cult suspects, and reject 500,000 N bribe in Lagos – :::… The Tide News Online :::…
Lagos State Police said they arrested four armed robbery suspects and cultists, rejecting a 500,000 naira bribe offered by the suspects to guarantee their freedom.Lagos police spokesman CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu confirmed the arrest yesterday in a statement.Ajisebutu said an anti-crime patrol team from Zone ‘J’ command, Elemoro, made the arrest …
Read More »Awareness-raising efforts on vector-borne diseases: The Tribune India
Our correspondent Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 14 Various governmental and non-governmental organizations have launched a coordinated movement to raise awareness of the causes and consequences of vector-borne diseases in the region. An event launched by Malerkotla’s deputy deputy commissioner Rajesh Tripathi has been extended to all public and private negotiating offices, …
Read More »Malaria control effort three years ahead of planned targets
Anopheles mosquitoes. PROVIDED”/> Malaria is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquito bites Anopheles. PROVIDED In the first eight months of this year, the number of reported malaria cases in Cambodia was 2,428, down 62% from the same period last year when 6,313 cases were recorded, according to the National Center …
Read More »Covid has a “devastating” impact on the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria: Global Fund
A patient walks past an HIV testing tent in Harare, Zimbabwe, in June 2019. – AFP file photo The Covid-19 pandemic has had a “devastating” impact on the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria in 2020, according to a report released Wednesday by the Global Fund. “To mark our 20th …
Read More »The old man who ran away
The herald Isdore Guvamombe-Saturday Lounge Reflections In the scorching heat, a huge tree stood stubbornly at the edge of the Dande River. The Dande itself was considered the river of life, as it provided water for every chore, throughout the year. It was not until the end of October that …
Read More »Rotary Club renovates school in Lagos and donates medical supplies to Taraba | The Guardian Nigeria News
South Gbagada Rotary Club President, District 9110, Rotarian Uchenna Okwuego, revealed that the club has pledged around 9.2 million naira to renovate some classrooms and build four-block toilets and a factory. treatment plant at Abule Ayo Nursery and Primary School, Bariga, Lagos State. The club also donated medical equipment worth …
Read More »Fulani settlement of Widnaba attacked, houses set on fire
A small settlement of Fulani from the Widnaba community in the Bawku West district of the Upper East region was attacked at midnight on Monday. The attack was reportedly carried out by angry local youths, who suspected the Fulani to be behind recent armed robberies and motorcycle snatching in the …
Read More »Lumpy skin epidemic affects 10,000 cattle
About 10,000 head of cattle in 20 provinces, especially along the Thai border, have been infected with lumpy skin disease (LSD) and about 1% of these sick cattle have died, mostly calves. The director general of the General Department of Animal Health and Production, Tann Phannara, is trying to procure …
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The Boston Celtics were looking to take out the Houston Rockets in Game 5 of the 1986 NBA Finals. Instead, they found themselves in a fight – literally, a fight. Boston’s 6-foot-1 playmaker Jerry Sichting entered the game with Houston’s 7-foot-4 center Ralph Sampson, Sampson throwing a few punches and …
Read More »Viral fever epidemic in AP agency areas
| wednesday | August 11, 2021 (DC Image) Kakinada: Even as flooding recedes in the eastern and western districts of Godavari, viral fevers have flared up in areas of the agency, mainly due to contaminated water. However, medical and health authorities in both districts have denied reports of a dengue …
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Bhubaneswar: A study found that nearly two-thirds of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) experienced difficulties accessing medical care during the Covid-19 pandemic. A mixed-method study was conducted in Khurda district in Odisha to explore the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on NCD care. The study was conducted from May to …
Read More »Increase in vector density of dengue fever in Dimapur | Morung Express
NVBDCP calls for caution Dimapur, August 6 (MExN): An entomological study on dengue vector density or mosquito population revealed that there is a high risk of dengue transmission in Dimapur district where mosquito population is very high. The study was carried out in various localities of Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha and …
Read More »Ittka House: Defying the conventions of a terraced house
Deliberately designed to be almost Zen, the courtyard opens up to the roof, “cutting” the first floor and, in doing so, offers a continuous open space all around. All the rooms are served by large sliding doors to ward off a feeling of segregation and confinement on the ground floor …
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Steph and Ayesha Curry celebrated 10 years of marital bliss on Friday in grand style, looking healthy, beautiful and stylish while on vacation somewhere in the world that has a white sand beach and champagne and sunsets in settings outside of a National Geographic broadcast. ” 10 years. My wife. …
Read More »African taxation at a glance – Lexology
AFRICA: ATAF issues statement on revised two-pillar solution to tax digital economy The African Tax Administration Forum (“ATAF“) issued a statement commenting on the application of the two-pillar solution of the OECD / G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) to address the tax challenges arising from …
Read More »Boat Screen Market The latest trend report is booming globally by major key players such as Bomar, Craftsman Marine, MAN SHIP Machinery & Hardware, Nemo Industry
Global Boat Mosquito Net Industry: With Significant CAGR Growth in 2021-2026 New research report on Boat Mosquito Nets Market that covers market overview, future economic impact, competition by manufacturers, supply (production) and consumption analysis Understand the influence of COVID-19[feminine sur le Marché des moustiquaires pour bateaux avec nos analystes surveillant …
Read More »28 Boko Haram, ISWAP members, families go to Borno
Operation Hadin Kai commander instructs troops to dominate insurgents Kingsley Nwezeh The Nigerian military said 28 fleeing Boko Haram and Islamic State for West Africa Province (ISWAP) operatives and their families surrendered to troops of the force’s 151st battalion. of the 21st Special Brigade in Borno State. The development comes …
Read More »Donations of NTD beds increase safe deliveries at government health facilities – Red Pepper Uganda
MTN Foundation led by MTN Uganda CEO Wim Vanhelleputte handed over 10 beds, mattresses, sheets and mosquito nets to district health worker Dr Jonathan Wangisi Mbalé – Before 2018, the Busiu IV health center in Mbale district received around 60 women giving birth in this facility every month. The health …
Read More »Sacred traditions at risk amid Covid
As one of the world’s first spiritual dance troupes – premiered in 2007 by London-based Cambodian refugee Ravynn Karet-Coxen – Sacred Dancers of Angkor is more than just traditional performance art. The dancers in the troupe are among the many whose livelihoods depend on a vibrant tourism industry and they …
Read More »Zika virus during the covid-19 pandemic – Why do we need to be prepared?
Written by – Dr Swati Rajagopal, Consultant, Infectious Diseases, Aster CMI Hospital Zika virus is spread by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopiticus mosquitoes which are mainly active during the day. The virus can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to her fetus, which in turn can cause …
Read More »DGHS: Amid Covid pandemic, dengue fever could get worse
“People should be more aware of dengue prevention” The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has warned that the dengue situation in the country could worsen amid the out-of-control spike in Covid-19 infections across the country. The spokesperson and line director of the DGHS, Professor Nazmul Islam, yesterday expressed his …
Read More »The valley breathes easily – The Hindu
Seasonal illnesses drop in Visakha agency this year, though tribals are reluctant to visit hospitals The silvery clouds embracing the mountain peaks and passing over the ghat road, leading to the Araku valley, delight tourists during the monsoon. In contrast, a short distance from the main road leading to the …
Read More »Udupi and Bangalore face wave of dengue fever | Bangalore News
BENGALURU: Amid heightened concerns about vector-borne infections following the Zika outbreak in neighboring Kerala, Karnataka has reported 1,310 dengue infections through July 13 this year. Udupi recorded the highest number of dengue infections in the state (213), followed by Bengaluru City (195), Belagavi (145), Dakshina Kannada (127) and Ballari (69). …
Read More »Natuashish women take grueling 65 km hike through Labrador wilderness
A group of Innu women trekked 65 kilometers through the wilderness of Labrador to reconnect with the land and their community. Their route stretched from Barren Lake – a remote region in central Labrador, roughly halfway between Natuashish and the Quebec border – to Natuashish, a feat that took eight …
Read More »16 new cases of dengue reported in Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar News
BHUBANEWAR: The capital reported 16 new cases of dengue fever as of Wednesday. With this, the total number of dengue cases has hit 107 in the city this season. The Ministry of Health has stepped up awareness campaigns to prevent further spread of the disease. The total number of dengue …
Read More »COVID-19 pulls resources from malaria, leading to increased death toll
As the world has adapted to deal with the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic, public health resources that might otherwise be deployed to tackle diseases affecting the developing world have instead been used to fight the spread of the disease. SARS-CoV-2. In a new newspaper from Journal of Infections and Public …
Read More »Three Bangladeshis detained on suspicion of terrorist links
Cops seized incriminating documents in their possession, including a handwritten diary that contains the names and numbers of some of the top JMB leaders. The Calcutta Police Special Task Force arrested three men suspected of being members of the banned terrorist group Jamat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), which is believed to be …
Read More »Drop in JE cases in Dibrugrah, only 1 case detected this year
Dibrugarh, Assam, has seen a dramatic drop in vector-borne diseases over the past three years after stepping up efforts to curb six such diseases under the National Vector-Borne Disease Control Program (NVBDCP) in the district. The district recorded only one case of Japanese encephalitis (JE) and 4 cases of acute …
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To support its growing motorized shades business, Screen Innovations is launching an online shade fabric selection and specification tool. IF is new Fabric assistant provides a more convenient place for integrators, designers and homeowners to educate themselves and quickly determine the best shade fabric for any interior or exterior application. …
Read More »UK aid cuts spark fears of parasitic killer stalking the poor
Efforts to stop visceral leishmaniasis – the deadliest parasitic disease after malaria – threatened by cuts in UK aid funding, health workers say * Visceral leishmaniasis affects 90,000 people each year * UK ends vital health program to fight tropical diseases * Aid cuts mean 20,000 to 30,000 more VL …
Read More »Emir of Damaturu congratulates Nigerian army as more than 4,500 residents receive medical assistance
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu – The Emir of Damaturu, Alhaji Dr Shehu Hashimi II Ibn Umar El-Amin Kenemi congratulated the Headquarters leadership of the Joint Task Force Sector 2 North East of Operation HADIN KAI for the free medical awareness conducted among residents of Damaturu and its surroundings. He praised …
Read More »UNHCR – Displaced nurses provide essential health care to other displaced people in Tigray, Ethiopia
In a small, one-room stone cottage in Mekelle, the regional capital of Ethiopia’s besieged Tigray region, Brukti * measures a young girl’s upper arm to screen for malnutrition. Without the âantibioticsâ and âemergency medicineâ signs hanging on a cabinet on the wall, it would be difficult to tell that this …
Read More »Commissioner organizes medical awareness for residents of Alimosho
Through Omoniyi Bastard Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture Ms. Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf organized a three-day medical awareness for residents of the state’s Alimosho local government area. The event which was organized under the auspices of the Moremi Goodwill Project with the sponsorship of notable pharmaceutical companies including CECY …
Read More »Rukungiri residents turn mosquito nets into building materials
Some residents of Rukungiri district have transformed the recently distributed mosquito nets into building materials. Locals claim that fillets work better than banana fibers. In August last year, the Ministry of Health and development partners led a nationwide free bed net campaign that distributed more than 27 million bed nets. …
Read More »The hoarder’s dream, the minimalist’s nightmare – This is Shanghai
Shanghai is full of hidden markets; if you know where to look, you can find anything from heavily discounted and counterfeit designer labels to Communist-era art and literature to antiques dating back to before the People’s Republic of China. I recently headed north to Putuo (it’s not as far as …
Read More »Kenya: malaria without symptoms, a new headache
Children with asymptomatic malaria pose a hidden risk in malaria control measures, study finds. Research has established that asymptomatic children in Uganda are the main source of malaria parasites transmitted to mosquitoes. The discovery follows two years of investigations into the modes of malaria transmission in eastern Uganda and mass …
Read More »It’s official: China has eliminated malaria | Science
A lab worker holds blood smears that will be examined under a microscope at the Yunnan Institute of Parasitic Diseases in April 2019. World Health Organization / C. McNab By Dennis NormileJune 29, 2021, 8:01 PM The World Health Organization (WHO) today certifies that China is malaria-free, after a decades-long …
Read More »New Bedford begins to spray against mosquitoes. DPH tests for EEE and WNV.
NEW BEDFORD – Sometimes you hear the high-pitched buzz. Sometimes you feel the sting on your arm, leg, or back of your neck. So … splat! The little bloodsucking demon is crushed under your palm. And then the itching begins. It’s mosquito season again and the state’s Department of Public …
Read More »The idea of the “mosquito trap” goes viral on social networks; makes internet users laugh
Mosquitoes may be tiny, but they have the power to cause people to lose sleep, itch, and even cause illness. From coils, electronic repellents, sprays or creams to nets, people try to keep the bug away in different ways. Now, an idea of ââ”mosquito trap” goes viral on social networks …
Read More »Odisha achieved 90 percent reduction in malaria cases
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India]June 26 (ANI): In good news, Odisha has achieved a 90 percent reduction in positive malaria cases over the past three years, according to an official state government statement on Friday. According to the statement, Odisha is now heading towards elimination of malaria with a 90% reduction in …
Read More »Canada pledges more aid to flood victims and recovery – Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana
Updated on Friday 25 June 2021, 14:14 by Denis Chabrol CDC Director General Lt. Col. Kester Craig (right) and Canadian High Commissioner Mark Berman sign the agreement as First Secretary for Development Cooperation, watched by Jessica-Leigh Teasdale . Canada, which has already donated GYD $ 8.4 million to help alleviate …
Read More »New mothers sleep on the floor due to lack of beds
By RASHUL ADIDI Pregnant women and newborns sleep on the floor due to the lack of space and the lack of beds in the maternity wards of Koboko hospital.Mothers are forced to sleep on mats in crowded hallways with their newborns, posing a health threat.Speaking to Daily Monitor, in an …
Read More »Distribution of mosquito nets to market traders begins
The government began distributing mosquito nets to traders on Wednesday; starting with the Nakasero market. The exercise started with 2,000 mosquito nets from Quality Chemicals Limited (QCL). In his last address to the nation on Friday, June 18, 2021, President Yoweri Museveni announced a 42-day containment directive, and all food …
Read More »Malaria, Dengue and Covid-19: how to avoid coinfection? Symptoms, causes and more
New Delhi: The least we want right now is an outbreak of vector-borne diseases like dengue fever, malaria in India at a time when the country is already battling the second wave of deadly coronavirus cases. However, the onset of the monsoon certainly increases the risk of transmission of these …
Read More »Fiji TC Yasa: Six months on COVID-19 slows recovery efforts
Kuala Lumpur / Suva, June 21, 2021 – Six months after Cyclone Yasa ravaged Fiji, leaving thousands homeless, movement restrictions essential to contain the dangerous spread of COVID-19 have delayed recovery efforts. The restrictions, while necessary to contain the spread of the virus, have prevented the Red Cross from moving …
Read More »Guide to local businesses in Mallorca
LOCAL COMPANIES Too busy watching football to research? These pages are meant to help those who don’t have time to make mistakes. Believe me, I’ve done a lot, so after 35 years on the island, I thought I’d share my own directory of proven services from personal experience. From Beauty …
Read More »Combat nutritional and health problems in refugee camps
By LOMINDA AFEDRARU Food security and nutritional nutrition are essential for healthy living. However, some people may have the privilege of acquiring the necessary dietary foods and healthy living facilities, while those who lack money cannot. This includes refugees who live in camps across the country. The situation was made …
Read More »WFP Chad Country Profile, May 2021 – Chad
In numbers 189,657 tonnes of food aid distributed $ 3.1 million in cash transfers made 68 million USD over six months (June – November 2021) net financing needs 665,827 people assisted in May 2021 Operational updates ⢠Chad is facing the worst lean season in the past nine years. WFP’s …
Read More »How to prevent mosquito and insect bites
Swelling A month-long series exploring all aspects of health and wellness. Photo-Illustration: by The Cut; Photos: Getty Images Despite countless benefits, summer weather also has its indignities – pollen allergies, sunburns, and non-stop sweating, to name a few. And then, of course, there’s one so ugly that it pushes some …
Read More »Arunachal and Assam police destroy camps of suspected militants
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh and Assam police forces joined forces to destroy two camps for suspected extremists in the jungle of Seijosa Circle, Pakke-Kessang district on June 15. The hypothesis that activists of the newly formed Bodoland National Liberation Front (NLFB) were using these camps has been drawn from dummy wooden …
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Top 10 Best Store Bedding Bed Frames 2021 # Overview Product 1 Shop Bedding Custom Velvet Bed Skirt with 14 Inch Drop-Full Split Corner, Modern Cream Dust … Check price now 2 ShopBedding Ruffle Bed Skirt (Twin XL, Brown) 14 Inch Drop Dust Ruffle with Platform, Poly / Cotton … …
Read More »Maijan Tea Estate workers protest in Dibrugarh
Maijan Tea Estate workers held a protest in the garden in Dibrugarh district of Assam on Tuesday to demand basic amenities from the garden management. The Assam Company India Limited (ACIL), which is the oldest tea company in the world, owns the garden. These workers demanded a solution to several …
Read More »Kenya: Matungu hospital accuses patients of stealing mosquito nets
Health officials at Matungu Sub-County Hospital in Kakamega County have accused patients of stealing mosquito nets from wards. The administration of the establishment denounced the widespread theft by the patients released after the patients of the establishment complained about the lack of mosquito nets in the services. “I have a …
Read More »Why people with low immunity should be more careful with mosquitoes
Dengue or dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that causes severe flu-like illness which can sometimes lead to a life-threatening complication called severe dengue. Monsoon disease is caused during rains because the mosquito – Aedes aegypti which is the main vector – breeds in standing water. According to the World …
Read More »Factory workers making goods for the west bear the brunt of the virus outbreak in Southeast Asia | Asia Pacific
It was around mid-May when workers at the Cal-Comp factory in Phetchaburi, central Thailand, learned that a small group of their colleagues had tested positive for Covid-19. It soon became apparent that the virus had spread through production lines. A cluster associated with the electronics factory has since been linked …
Read More »QRCS delivers new housing to displaced families in Yemen
The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed a project to provide shelter to internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by war and flooding in Yemen. At a total cost of $ 210,024, 224 housing units were handed over to beneficiaries in two sub-divisions of the district of Abs, in the …
Read More »Insecticide that protects against mosquitoes for 6 months, is sprayed in Mérida – The Yucatan Times
The results of this study, supported by the National Institutes of Health, will provide epidemiological evidence for the effectiveness of TIRS. Photo: (Sip) Mérida, Yucatán, (June 10, 2021). – “More than 15,000 households in Yucatán will receive an insecticidal spray to fight against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the …
Read More »Bibek Debroy explains gaps in medical applications during pandemic
The Covid-19 has devastated human lives, but the pandemic and the confinements have sometimes been respectful of the environment, flora and fauna. For example, mosquitoes have proliferated, at least in Delhi. Some of it is seasonal and due to abnormal weather conditions. However, mosquito repellent initiatives (not just sprays) must …
Read More »Liberia: young people reflect on national inclusion in local malaria elimination
YouthAid-Liberia Executive Director Swaliho M. Fofana (with glasses) and other participants at the opening of the consultative meeting MONROVIA – YouthAid-Liberia and partners began a two-day consultative meeting on ending malaria in the country, with a call for a holistic approach to tackling the deadly disease through the full inclusion …
Read More »Mindoro Oriental residents warned of chikungunya after 40 recorded cases
CITY OF CALAPAN ââ Pola City Mayor Oriental Mindoro has advised residents to keep their surroundings clean after 40 cases of the mosquito-borne disease, chikungunya, have been reported since March. âIt’s alarming for a small town like us. Pola has only around 35,000 inhabitants, âMayor Jennifer Cruz said in a …
Read More »Global treaty to regulate plastic pollution gains momentum
The simple plastic bag has become the symbol of the growing global problem of plastic waste. Yet globally, there are seven definitions of what is considered a plastic bag, complicating efforts to reduce their proliferation. Banning bags, along with other plastic packaging, is the most common remedy used to curb …
Read More »Brazil fights malaria among indigenous Yanomami people
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Strategic actions against the mosquito vector of malaria are stepping up in the Yanomami Special Indigenous Health District (DSEI). The district has drawn up the Emergency Malaria Action Plan, which is already being implemented in ten base poles, where the epidemiological survey has reported the places where …
Read More »Kisumu Hospitals Struggle With Growing Malaria Co-infection, Covid
Covid-19 isolation center at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga teaching and referral hospital in Kisumu (Collins Odor, Standard) Kisumu County has seen an increase in malaria cases, with most patients also testing positive for Covid-19. The areas most affected by malaria are the sub-counties of Nyando, Nyakach and Seme and Kisumu …
Read More »Watch out for the tiger mosquito in the Doubs and Jura
The ARS warns of the presence of the tiger mosquito. very small insect can be satisfied with a small amount of water to grow sensibly, and He can be a carrier of serious diseases. The Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region did not survive the progressAedes albopictus, also known as the tiger mosquito. Established …
Read More »Latter-day Saint Charities and Partners Provide Aid in Sudan | Religion
Charities of Latter-day Saints, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, partners with several humanitarian organizations to alleviate suffering in Sudan. In 2020, Sudan experienced its worst flooding in over a century. Thousands of homes have been destroyed or severely damaged, leading to the migration …
Read More »Understanding the Covid-19 wave in rural Madhya Pradesh
Physical distancing is still a dream and reluctance to vaccinate the norm. This is what the COVID-19 wave looks like in Narsinghpur district, Madhya Pradesh. During the first wave in 2020, although COVID-19 mainly wreaked havoc in cities, we noticed that there was fear in villages about the virus. This, …
Read More »‘Protecta, a solution against cherry cracking and pests’
Spring rains have a decisive influence on fruit quality, especially when it comes to delicate cherry cultivars. Rainwater can indeed interrupt the flowering process, reduce the quality and, in severe cases, cause the fruit to crack. The breaking of the drupa, in effect, makes the fruit unmarketable. Another minor damage …
Read More »Africa’s Prosperity Paradox: Huge Donations, But Prolonged Poverty | New times
Concerted global efforts have been directed to tackling intractable poverty. They sparked a glorious hope of creating lasting prosperity. In many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, these efforts have resulted in projects, including boreholes in rural communities, school infrastructure and hospitals. While these are important and essential for our daily livelihoods, …
Read More »New initiative to prevent malaria during the rainy season in South Sudan | Doctors Without Borders
In 2019, MSF teams covered rural areas up to 53 kilometers from Yambio, which was not an easy task due to the limited and poor road network. However, all the efforts were worth it, as Sara Miro, MSF’s medical coordinator for South Sudan, explained: like malaria. Aweil: MSF’s second SMC …
Read More »IFRC Prepares For Atlantic Hurricane Season Amid Covid
06/02/2021 – by the IFRC (This story is an IFRC Press release published Monday in Geneva and Panama. It has been changed slightly here for the length.) The IFRC is stepping up the efforts of hundreds of Red Cross teams across the Americas to prepare for another hurricane season during …
Read More »Fishing in the polluted canal of Rampura
Published: 02 June 2021 12:06 BdST Update: 02 June 2021 12:06 BdST Residents of low-income families use mosquito nets and everything they need to catch tilapia fish in the Rampura Canal in Dhaka despite the foul smell of heavily polluted water after the rains on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Photo …
Read More »Hundreds of households in Jowhar receive assistance following recent flooding
Hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in Jowhar, in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, have received relief items, including food and non-food items, to help them following the severe rains that washed away houses and destroyed crops and livestock. In recent weeks, persistent heavy rains have also flooded the Shabelle …
Read More »Reunion: some 2,000 dengue cases reported every week last month
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews According to ARS Meeting on Wednesday, from May 10 to 16, 2,074 cases of dengue have been confirmed. The epidemic continues at a high level despite the onset of the southern winter (nearly 2,000 confirmed cases each week for 4 weeks). It affects the whole territory. The …
Read More »FEATURE: The Valletta Sacra Infermeria
One of the main monuments located towards the tip of the Valletta peninsula is the Mediterranean Conference Center. This 16e century, boasting magnificent views of the Grand Harbor, today offers state-of-the-art conference facilities, in addition to serving as an important venue for exhibitions, product launches, banquets, theatrical performances and many …
Read More »Survivalist All Weather Lightweight Camping Tent
A recently updated line of survival and camping products has been released by Survivalist HQ. They offer premium products for enthusiasts and emergency situations. A recently updated line of survival and camping products has been released by Survivalist HQ. They offer premium products for enthusiasts and emergency situations. Survivalist HQ …
Read More »79 years later, WWII veteran recalls his enlistment and service in India | New
ELKHART – Vernon Garman makes it a point to attend Memorial Day service each year at Prairie Street Cemetery. He does so to pay tribute to the veterans who died in the same war that sent him overseas for over two years. âWe always go there,â Vernon said of the …
Read More »Dengue fuels woes in ninth flood-hit region – News Room Guyana
By Vishani Ragobeer The new region affected by the floods (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo) has now recorded a number of cases of dengue fever and regional authorities hope to control the spread by carrying out continuous misting exercises. Over the past two weeks, regional authorities alongside the Civil Defense Commission (CDC) …
Read More »Raising huts can help reduce mosquito bites that cause malaria
There are already places where houses are built on stilts, to avoid seasonal flooding. A new study, however, suggests that it could also significantly reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes that carry malaria. According to the UK University of Durham, around 80% of mosquito bites that cause malaria …
Read More »Why do mosquitoes bite some people but not others?
A mosquito. Photo: Syed Ali / Unsplash Mosquitoes contribute to the transmission of potentially fatal diseases, including Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya, Rift Valley fever and malaria. Of these, malaria carries the greatest risk accounting for 229 million cases and over 400,000 deaths in 2019. Africa accounted for 67% (274,000) of …
Read More »Junta snipers kill three in Myanmar’s Kayah state
Military snipers in Kayah state in eastern Myanmar shot and killed three people and wounded them another Wednesday as the junta attacked the newly formed state militia and recaptured strongholds police in Loikaw District in the northwest of the state. Nearly four months after the military ousted the country’s democratically …
Read More »Buildings damaged during aftershocks in DR Congo
Published on: 05/26/2021 – 12:20Amended: 05/26/2021 – 12:18 Goma (DR Congo) (AFP) The city of Goma, in eastern DR Congo, was rocked Wednesday by a wave of shocks from the nearby volcano of Mount Nyiragongo four days after it erupted, severely damaging several buildings, an AFP journalist said. Residents felt …
Read More »Government consoles mourn families of oil tanker accident victims
The Government has shown compassion to the families of the three people who perished in Monday’s crash in Onyinanumfo in Ahafo-Ano district in the southwest of Ashanti region. “We are deeply saddened by what has happened to this community and we will continue to strongly support all those affected by …
Read More »WHO updates guidelines on testing for genetically modified mosquitoes
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Read More »3 people including a 2-year-old child die in the explosion of an oil tanker in Onyina Nofo in the Ashanti region
Three people died in a tanker explosion in Onyina Nofo, southwestern Ahafo Ano district, Ashanti region. The driver of the tanker and his assistant, as well as a two-year-old boy who lives in the community, were burned alive in the explosion which occurred this evening, Monday, May 24. Three other …
Read More »We’re about to understand why mosquitoes bite some people and not others
Mosquitoes contribute to the transmission of potentially fatal diseases, including Zika virus, dengue, chikungunya, Rift Valley fever and malaria. Of these, malaria carries the greatest risk accounting for 229 million cases and over 400,000 deaths in 2019. Africa accounted for 67% (274,000) of all malaria deaths worldwide. Malaria is caused …
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