Tag: Vector-Borne Diseases
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Sri Lanka Faces a Dengue Spike in Early 2026
Sharp Rise in Dengue Cases Across Sri Lanka Sri Lanka is experiencing a notable uptick in dengue fever as the new year begins. Health officials reported that 2,170 dengue cases were recorded in the first nine days of 2026, averaging about 240 cases per day across 41 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions. The surge…
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Climate Change: A Public Health Imperative for Africa
Climate Change and Africa’s Health: The Urgent Link As global negotiators gather for COP30, a clear message emerges from Africa: climate change is not just an environmental issue, but a pressing public health crisis that threatens years of health progress and livelihoods across developing nations. The continent already bears a disproportionate burden of heat-related illness,…
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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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Climate Change Spurs Infectious Diseases to New Regions
Introduction: The COP30 Warning on Health and Climate A new COP30 report highlights a worrying nexus: climate change is not only reshaping ecosystems but also extending the reach of infectious diseases. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and extreme weather becomes more common, pathogens and their vectors gain new territory. The result could mean outbreaks…
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COP30 Findings: Climate Change Expands Infectious Diseases into New Regions
Overview: A Wake‑up Call from COP30 The latest COP30 report highlights a troubling trend: climate change is not only intensifying heat and storms but also reshaping the geographic footprint of infectious diseases. As temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift, pathogens and their vectors are finding new habitats, bringing illnesses closer to populations that have little…
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Yellow fever and dengue surge in South America as climate crisis fuels health issues
Rising threats: Yellow fever and dengue climb in South America Across South America, health officials are grappling with an alarming uptick in yellow fever and dengue cases. The surge is increasingly tied to the climate crisis, which is expanding the habitats of the mosquitoes that spread these diseases. As temperatures rise, rainfall patterns shift, and…
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Climate Crisis Drives Yellow Fever and Dengue Surge in South America
Rising Vectors, Rising Threats: Yellow Fever and Dengue Take Hold In recent years, South America has witnessed a troubling surge in mosquito-borne illnesses, notably yellow fever and dengue. Public health officials say the climate crisis — with higher temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and longer dry spells followed by heavy rains — is lengthening the seasons…
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Dengue Surge in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 102 New Cases Reported
Dengue cases spike in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as health authorities report 102 new infections Public health officials in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province announced a fresh surge in dengue cases, recording 102 new infections in the last 24 hours. The development underscores an ongoing outbreak that has kept medical facilities on high alert and prompted renewed calls…
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Bridging Gaps in Dengue Surveillance: Addressing Sylvatic DENV-2 Misclassification in RT-qPCR Assays
Introduction: The surveillance blind spot in dengue diagnostics Dengue viruses are routinely monitored through molecular serotyping assays that identify circulating serotypes in patient samples. Recent work by Suppiah and colleagues highlights a significant blind spot: sylvatic dengue virus type 2 (DENV-2) strains are increasingly misclassified as “Undetermined Serotype” when using common commercial RT-qPCR serotyping assays.…
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Strength in Action: A Dengue-Free Future Through Daily Habits
Strength in Action: A Dengue-Free Future Through Daily Habits Dengue prevention starts at home. In the Philippines, where tropical conditions and seasonal rains create ripe breeding grounds for mosquitoes, daily actions can make a meaningful difference. The Mission: TAPOSible campaign, launched by SC Johnson and anchored in the Department of Health’s 5S strategy, invites families…