Tag: Mosquito Control
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Selangor Dengue Drop: 61% Fall in Cases, Deaths Halved
Significant Decline in Dengue Activity in Selangor Selangor has reported a dramatic reduction in dengue fever cases, with a 61% decrease in incidents last year compared to 2024. Public health officials said the declines also extended to fatalities, which were nearly halved, signaling a substantial improvement in the state’s battle against a long-standing mosquito-borne health…
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Singapore Expands Project Wolbachia to Four New Areas (End-Jan to March 2026)
Singapore Expands Project Wolbachia to Four New Areas in 2026 Singapore’s public health initiative, Project Wolbachia, will broaden its reach in 2026. Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary announced on January 9 via a Facebook post that four additional areas will join the program from the end of January to…
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Worrying Detection in Loch Sport Prompts Urgent Summer Health Warning
What happened in Loch Sport A routine inspection at a mosquito trap on Ninety Mile Beach, near Loch Sport in eastern Victoria, has triggered an urgent summer warning. Authorities say the find is concerning enough to prompt heightened vigilance as the peak travel season approaches. The small coastal town, already popular with campers, day-trippers, and…
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Dengue Outbreak Persists in KP: 8 New Cases in 24 Hours and Rising Public Health Watch
Rising Dengue Numbers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The dengue situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), including the provincial capital Peshawar, remains a public health concern as authorities report eight new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours. Among these, one patient has required hospital admission, underscoring the potential severity of the virus and the ongoing demand on…
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Dengue Outbreak in KP: Eight New Cases Reported, Hospitalization Ongoing
Eight New Dengue Cases in KP Highlight Ongoing Outbreak The dengue outbreak in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) remains a public health concern as health authorities report eight new confirmed infections within the past 24 hours. The latest figures indicate continued transmission in the region, with at least one patient requiring hospitalization during this period. Local health…
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Dengue Cases Drop to 5 in 24 Hours: ICT Expands Surveillance and Fogging
ICT Sees Remarkable Drop in Dengue Cases In a recent health update, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration reported only five new dengue cases recorded in the last 24 hours. The figure marks a notable improvement in the ongoing dengue surveillance campaign, reflecting the effectiveness of routine inspections, community awareness, and vector-control efforts across the…
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No Winter Respite from Dengue in Punjab’s Urban Centers
Winter Brings No Relief from Dengue in Punjab As temperatures drop across Punjab, authorities and health experts warn that the cooling season is not delivering the hoped-for reprieve from dengue fever. Despite the calendar turning to winter, the viral disease remains stubbornly prevalent in major cities, with Lahore recording a continued rise in confirmed cases…
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Invasive Disease-Carrying Mosquito Reaches the Rocky Mountains: What This Means for Public Health
Introduction: A New Challenge for the Rockies An invasive disease-carrying mosquito has been detected in the Rocky Mountain region, signaling a shift in the geographic landscape of vector-borne diseases. Scientists warn that the arrival of this mosquito species could increase the risk of illnesses such as West Nile virus, Zika, and dengue in communities that…
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Ghotki Launches 10-Day Indoor Residual Spray Campaign to Combat Malaria and Dengue
Initiating a Targeted Public Health Drive In a decisive move to curb mosquito-borne illnesses, a 10-day Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) campaign has been officially launched in Ghotki. The initiative comes under the directive of Deputy Commissioner Manzoor Ahmed Kanrani, who directed local health authorities to implement a comprehensive program aimed at reducing malaria and dengue…
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Mirpur Ramps Up Anti-Dengue Drive: No Deaths Reported Yet
Mirpur Intensifies Anti-Dengue Campaign as Death Toll Remains Zero In Mirpur, a proactive anti-dengue drive is gaining momentum as district authorities push for comprehensive vector control measures. A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Yasir Riaz brought together key stakeholders from the Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and Agriculture Department to review ongoing prevention efforts and…