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Scientists reassert Wolbachia’s minimum risk for dengue control

Jakarta 1 year ago

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Scientists reassert Wolbachia’s minimum risk for dengue control

Experts have reasserted the safety of the relatively new technology, noting that available studies show it poses little to no risk to either humans or the environment.

Ministry urges public to remain calm as dengue cases, deaths soar

Society 2 years ago

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Ministry urges public to remain calm as dengue cases, deaths soar

The Health Ministry has recorded at least 43,200 dengue cases and 404 deaths nationwide as of March 23, almost triple the same period last year. Experts are blaming El Niño as an important figure that leads to the dengue cases and deaths soaring this year.

Dengue cases rise as rainy season peaks

Society 2 years ago

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Dengue cases rise as rainy season peaks

As regions across the country report a rise in dengue fever cases and deaths, the Health Ministry has downplayed the disease's spread but still urged the public to exercise vigilance by taking preventive measures.

Bangladesh hit by worst dengue outbreak on record: WHO

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Bangladesh hit by worst dengue outbreak on record: WHO

Since the outbreak began in April, more than 135,000 dengue cases and 650 deaths have been recorded in the world's eighth most populous country, the UN agency said.

Dengue outbreak bites as COVID-19 cases rise

Society 3 years ago

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Dengue outbreak bites as COVID-19 cases rise

The number of dengue fever cases continue to rise in Indonesia, as health authorities battle to stem the spread of the highly contagious Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 that have triggered a fourth wave of infections in the country.

New tools needed to control the spread of mosquito-borne disease

Academia 3 years ago

New tools needed to control the spread of mosquito-borne disease

Mosquitoes are the world’s deadliest creature, and they’re on the move.

Rain or shine, deadly mosquitoes are on the move

Academia 3 years ago

Rain or shine, deadly mosquitoes are on the move

Hotter temperatures and heavy rainfall arriving with climate change are the perfect breeding ground for Dengue-spreading Aedes mosquitoes.

Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes

SE Asia 5 years ago

Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes

From the high balcony of a Singapore public housing block, an environment official steadies his mosquito launcher, the latest contraption authorities have devised to combat a record outbreak of the tropical disease dengue.

Dengue fever infects more than 4,500 people, kills 48 in East Nusa Tenggara

National 6 years ago

Dengue fever infects more than 4,500 people, kills 48 in East Nusa Tenggara

As many as 4,518 people have been infected with dengue fever across East Nusa Tenggara, 48 of whom have died.

Dengue fever kills 104, infects more than 17,000 nationwide since January

National 6 years ago

Dengue fever kills 104, infects more than 17,000 nationwide since January

East Nusa Tenggara recorded the highest number of fatalities with 32 deaths from dengue fever as of Monday.

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