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Arboviral diseases such as dengue, Zika and chikungunya transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes have been reported in 34 African countries. Available data indicate that in recent years there have been dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in the West Africa subregion, in countries including Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Gabon, Senegal, and Benin. These viral diseases are causing an increased public health burden, which impedes poverty reduction and sustainable development. Aedes surveillance and co...

They aren't your average mosquito, and the San Joaquin district says you should call them right away if it bites you.

The Annopheles stephensi mosquito species, considered to be an Asian and Arabian Peninsula malaria vector, has spread to at least five African countries in the past decade, according to the World Health Organisation.

A new World Health Organization (WHO) initiative has been launched that aims to stop the further spread of this invasive mosquito species in the region. The WHO had identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination in 2019 - particularly in Africa, where the disease hits hardest. Originally native to parts of South Asia and the Arabian Peninsu

Download logo In a 2019 vector alert, WHO identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination – particularly in Africa, where the disease hits hardest. A new WHO initiative, launched today, aims to stop the further spread of this invasive mosquito species in the region. Originally native to parts of South Asia […]

The Aedes mosquito, a tropical insect with a hunger for human ankles, has migrated in mass to Southern California. It needs relatively small amounts of water.

Download logoIn a 2019 vector alert, WHO identified the spread of Anopheles stephensi as a significant threat to malaria control and elimination –

Aside from the threat of communicable diseases like West Nile Virus, mosquitoes are just plain annoying. Here's what to know about why your ankles seem to be...

With the increase in mosquitoes, people need to to be aware of the dangers they present, especially the West Nile virus.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services and Vector Control will begin spraying in the following areas of the city.