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Indias second most common mosquito-borne parasitic disease after malaria, climate change has exacerbated the transmission of lymphatic filariasis

Cameroon has become the first country to launch the much-anticipated malaria vaccine amidst public skepticism on its efficacy and safety. Despite the initial vaccine hesitancy from the public, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has termed the malaria vaccine mass rollout in Cameroon as ‘a significant step’ in the prevention of the disease. Baptist churches have come alongside to play an important role in helping to counter misinformation and build trust among grassroot communities.

ILOILO CITY: The Department of Health Region 6 (DoH-6) has recorded two imported cases of malaria involving overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

Concerns have been raised among social media users regarding the potential health implications of such a large congregation of mosquitoes.

Malaria is a life-threatening disease. It is preventable and curable. And yet, the disease ends up taking lives. This too can be stopped

In a study that signals potential reproductive and health complications in humans, now and for future generations, researchers from McGill University, the University of Pretoria, Université Laval, Aarhus University, and the University of Copenhagen, have concluded that fathers exposed to environmental toxins, notably DDT, may produce sperm with health consequences for their children.

The Town of Mount Pleasants continued pursuit of adopting state policies to protect residents from extreme weather events was front and center at the Feb. 5 flood resilience committee meeting.

Malaria in Africa accounts for 96% of deaths worldwide. Cape Verde became only the third country in Africa to be declared malaria free this year. This is how they did it.

A malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India prevented around three-quarters of symptomatic malaria cases in young children the...

New research suggests that a malaria vaccine, developed in collaboration with scientists from Oxford University, demonstrates effectiveness of up to 78% in...