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Palestinian Embassy calls for urgent medical aid: "If not India and Indian people, then who?"Palestine's Embassy in India has issued a dire plea for immediate medical aid, warning of a healthcare sector collapse due to ongoing confl...- The one country on Earth with no mosquitoes has finally lost that titleIceland mosquito discovery: Iceland's long-held status as a mosquito-free nation has ended with the discovery of three Culiseta annulata mo...
- Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
- Health alert in NSW as Ross River virus activity detected in Greater Sydney ahead of Easter holiday travel surgeNew South Wales health authorities are issuing a stern warning for the Easter long weekend. Recent mosquito surveillance in Greater Western...
- Las Vegas, famous for casinos and nightlife, is now swarming with mosquitoes — here are the grave consequences Sin City facesLas Vegas is experiencing a significant increase in mosquitoes, including those species capable of spreading West Nile virus and dengue. Ur...
- Chikungunya outbreak in China: Is this the dawn of a new medical era? Here’s how China is fighting back with drones, AI, and lab-grown mosquitoesChikungunya virus outbreak in China has triggered alarm as over 7,000 people fall ill in Guangdong, marking the country’s biggest mosquito-...
- A new virus is spreading in China, and it’s more painful than CovidSouthern China is grappling with a sharp rise in chikungunya infections, with more than 7,000 reported cases in Guangdong province, mostly ...
- Canada’s first West Nile case in 2025; what to watch for and how to stay safeCanada has confirmed its first locally acquired West Nile virus case in Toronto, affecting an adult with no travel history. The virus sprea...
- Health emergency: Dengue fever outbreak declared in Rarotonga, New ZealandCook Islands faces a dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga. Seven cases are confirmed, prompting a swift response. The government initiates 'O...
- Mosquitoes in the UK now carry a dangerous virus, here’s how to stay safe this summerIn a first, West Nile virus is found in UK mosquitoes. The UK Health Security Agency made the announcement. Aedes vexans mosquitoes in Nott...
- Forget Covid — Another deadly virus has been detected in the UK for the first time and there's no vaccineThe United Kingdom identifies West Nile Virus in mosquitoes. This discovery raises concerns. The virus is already widespread in Europe. Aut...
- Ottawa residents warned as mosquitoes arrive early, what you can do nowOttawa is experiencing an early mosquito season due to a warm, wet spring, with larvae appearing in mid-April. Experts advise residents to ...
- West Nile Virus spreads across US: What you need to know | Causes, symptoms and treatmentWest Nile virus has been expanding its presence in the five boroughs of New York City, which include the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens...
- Delhi floods raise concerns for public health: Experts stress preventive measuresFloods caused by the Yamuna River in Delhi pose several health risks that require attention, warn health experts. These risks include water...
- CDC issues health alert on Malaria after cases reported in Texas and FloridaAfter five cases of spread of malaria by mosquitos were reported in two months in Texas and Florida, the CDC issued warning.
- Zika Virus: Questions you haven’t got answers to yetThe virus outbreak in some parts of the world has left many shaken, while others are waiting in dread when it will hit them.
- US President Barack Obama seeks $1.8 billion to fight Zika virusThe mosquito-borne illness called Zika has surged across Latin America, prompting fears that spring weather could bring an explosion in cas...
- India beware: Zika now an international health emergencyWHO estimates there could be up to 4 million cases of Zika in the Americas in the next year, but no recommendations were made to restrict t...
- "Mosquito Terminator" to check breeding along rail tracksTo curb mosquito breeding, a special train called Mosquito Terminator was pressed into service here to spray insecticides along the railway...
- In Tamil Nadu, keep your homes clean or pay fine up to Rs 50,000The Tamil Nadu government is working on a proposal to impose fines up to 50,000 on people who don't clean their water tanks or have puddles...
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