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MCD to hire 1,066 staff for mosquito control; clears Rs 923.6 crore for road-sweeping projectThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has authorized the hiring of 1,066 contractual staff to enhance efforts against mosquito-borne diseases,...
Dr Reddy’s Q2 Results: Net profit falls 36% YoY to Rs 913 crore, revenue declines marginallyDr Reddy’s Laboratories reported a 36% year-on-year profit decline to Rs 913.4 crore in Q2 FY27, while revenue slipped 1.5%. North America ...
Bangladesh is battling measles. It's a 'real warning' to other nationsBangladesh is currently handling the world's most significant measles outbreak, aggravated by declining vaccination rates. The World Health...
CM Adityanath takes a dig at Akhilesh Yadav, says leaders who wake up at noon cannot serve peopleUttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath attacked Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his alleged routine of waking at noon. Such...
Florida on alert as state declares emergency over ‘breakbone fever’ dengue outbreakFlorida has recently declared a local state of emergency in response to a rising dengue fever outbreak impacting various counties. With alm...
Takeda partners Dr Reddy's to launch dengue vaccine Qdenga in India from 2027Takeda and Dr. Reddy's Labs will promote the Qdenga dengue vaccine in India. This pioneering vaccine is expected to launch in the first hal...
QDENGA dengue vaccine to hit India market in 2027; Dr Reddy’s to sell itIndia's first approved dengue vaccine, QDENGA, will launch in the private market by mid-2027. Dr Reddy's Laboratories will distribute and p...
Bangladesh fights world's worst measles outbreak as vaccination gaps fuel spreadBangladesh is battling what the US CDC lists as the world’s largest measles outbreak, with 999 suspected and confirmed measles-related deat...
Bangladesh dengue outbreak accelerates as hospitals come under strainBangladesh faces an accelerating dengue outbreak with over 42,000 cases recorded. Daily hospital admissions have reached a year-high of 1,5...
Why are you always covered in mosquito bites while others escape untouched? Scientists uncover the hidden skin chemistry that may make some people irresistible to mosquitoesMosquitoes do not bite everyone equally, as skin's unique chemical signature attracts them. Different mosquito species respond to distinct ...
Dengue season: Mosquitoes taking over your house? These 7 common plants can act as a natural shieldUrban residents are using plants on balconies to repel mosquitoes. Fragrant herbs and flowers are being adopted for their natural repellent...
Corporates urge employees to stay alert as H1N1 cases surgeH1N1 cases have increased significantly, and monsoon fevers are at seasonal highs. Companies are issuing safety guidelines and advising emp...
In a recent study, University of Freiburg researchers coated Colombian water tanks for about $2 a year. Weeks later, dengue cases fell, showing one application could provide long-term protection against the tiger mosquitoDengue mosquito control: A simple coating on household water containers reduced dengue cases by forty-five percent in Colombia. This inexpe...
In 2009, researchers acquired a laboratory colony of Aedes aegypti in Delhi and kept it without insecticide pressure. 17 years later, 10 micrograms killed 97.91% of females, yet survivors rapidly activated detoxification enzymesA Delhi study reveals mosquitoes surviving common insecticide treatments. This survival gap suggests a potential early warning of developin...
Takeda Biopharmaceuticals gets DCGI nod for dengue vaccine QDENGATakeda Biopharmaceuticals India has received market authorization for its dengue vaccine QDENGA. This vaccine is now approved for individua...
Karnataka declares Dengue epidemic; Check fever symptoms, preventions and other detailsThe Karnataka government has declared dengue an epidemic disease, implementing regulations to penalize those who fail to prevent mosquito b...
Over 30 per cent dengue seroprevalence among Kerala's children, Lancet study findsA study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia has found a low to moderate dengue seroprevalence of 30.9% among children ...
What is the Dengue Prevention Pill by Johnson & Johnson? Understanding how the drug operatesJohnson & Johnson's recent announcement heralds a promising breakthrough in combatting dengue fever, often known as "breakbone fever" due t...
Delhi: 412 cases of dengue in past week, total 937 in year so farThe statement said the DMs, SDMs, Tehsildars and other officers would visit their respective districts to carefully enforce the dengue prev...
Sanofi gets Philippines' approval to market dengue vaccineSanofi Pasteur said Food and Drug Administration of Philippines has granted marketing approval to its Dengvaxia vaccine to be licensed for ...