FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 19 | History Defined

Is Mysuru closer to become ‘malaria-free’?

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The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022

Now, teachers to act as anti-malaria nodal officers in Mysuru

DPI told to support the efforts in identifying teachers in 156 PHC limits across the district  

The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022

Artificial light may become a new weapon in the fight to control malaria

The world has not yet won the war against malaria. While the total number of cases has declined from about 81.1 cases per 1,000 population to 59 per 1,000 since 2000, there were still an estimated 240 million cases and 600,000 deaths in 2020 globally.

The Conversation · May 25, 2022

The near-death experience that opened Elon Musk’s eyes to the possibility of space travel

Do you think Elon Musk is a superhero or a supervillain?

Wales Online · May 16, 2022

Travel for Two: On safari, a gin and tonic gives rise to the perfect African sundowner

The end of the evening is fast approaching on the African savanna. On safari in Kenya, deep in the heart of Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia County, our late afternoon game drive is chilly, enough to snuggle under a blanket in the open-sided Land Rover. Most safari lodges and camps across…

Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022

First malaria vaccine hits 1 million dose milestone — although it has its shortcomings

The vaccine couldn't have come at a more critical time, with a surge in cases and deaths from malaria during the pandemic. But its efficacy — and its schedule — are far from ideal.

WEKU · May 13, 2022

Dundee University awarded £5million for 'life changing' killer disease research

The huge windfall will go towards combating tropical diseases including malaria and tuberculosis.

Daily Record · May 6, 2022

184 malaria cases reported in Kasganj

AGRA: As many as 184 people were diagnosed with malaria at health checkup camps organised last month across Kasganj district. However, so far, the health department has not made any arrangement for anti-larvae spraying to prevent the vector-borne disease from spreading.

The Times of India · May 1, 2022

We've created a device that could allow instant disease diagnosis – while fitting inside your phone lens

Infectious diseases such as malaria remain a leading cause of death in many regions. This is partly because people there don’t have access to medical diagnostic tools that can detect these diseases (along with a range of non-infectious diseases) at an early stage, when there is more scope for treatment.

The Conversation · May 1, 2022

Fungal infections kill more people than breast cancer or malaria every year

Mention a fungal infection and most people will think of athlete’s foot, but the reality is that they kill more people than breast cancer or malaria every year - we asks the experts about the latest developments in the war on spores

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2022