WWII troops took hammers to mosquitoes to battle pests and malaria
Malaria could be as dangerous to GIs in the Pacific theater of World War II as the enemy. To fight it, they used hammers and ...
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Medics raise alarm as residents use mosquito nets to preserve dead bodies
According to the Acting District Health Officer, Dr.Justin Okwairwoth, the practice has promoted the misuse of mosquito nets, making it harder to fight malaria in the communities. Thank you for ...
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Sarasota County’s sentinel chicks are getting ready to take on mosquitoes
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The newest baby barred rock chicks have arrived at Sarasota County Mosquito Management. These baby ...
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Surge in flu and dengue cases
Hospitals are witnessing a concerning rise in flu-like illnesses and dengue fever among children. There is an uptick in ...
Health officials urge those in flooded areas to protect against mosquitoes as new Japanese encephalitis case detected
Health officials have warned people in recently flooded areas of the country to protect against mosquito-borne diseases after ...
Kenya’s less-traveled roads took a group of Minnesotans on a safari to amazing adventures
Five lions were sprawled out and sunning on rocks alongside Kenya’s Voi River. Hippos wallowed nearby. Elephants drank and splashed. Then, on some imperceptible signal, the mood shifted. The lions ...
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USAID’s demise raises fears for millions of lives across the Global South
The rollback of funding for anti-malaria efforts in the Mekong is just one of many examples of cuts that are raising alarm ...
Townsville Public Health Unit responds to diphtheria case, growing dengue fever cluster
Health authorities in Townsville are urging people to take precautions following a rare diphtheria diagnosis and a growing ...
Liz Truss Thinks UK Is 'Heading For Bankruptcy' In Latest Bizarre Comment On Economy
Liz Truss has claimed the UK is “heading for bankruptcy” in her latest strange remark about the British economy. The former ...
First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections
Flood waters boost mosquito numbers. Disease outbreaks don’t always follow but it’s important to remove stagnant water from ...
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No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
The U.S. is the top bilateral funder of anti-malaria efforts in Africa. Anti-malarial medicines and insecticide-treated bed ...
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Dengue virus epidemic: physical vector control success in Timor-Leste
Dengue virus, a WHO grade 3 emergency, infected over 10 million individuals in 2024. With no population-effective prophylaxis or direct treatment, there is an urgent need for immediate vector control ...