Tag: Vector Control
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Tamil Nadu Dengue 2025: 15,796 Cases, 8 Deaths Reported
Overview: Dengue in Tamil Nadu in 2025 Tamil Nadu is facing a significant dengue challenge in 2025, with the state recording 15,796 confirmed cases and eight deaths so far this year, Health Minister Ma. Subramanian disclosed. While officials emphasise that the disease is currently under control, the year’s caseload already ranks among the highest in…
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Chikungunya Outbreak in Guangdong: One-Size-Fits-All Pitfalls
Guangdong’s Chikungunya Challenge: A Faster-Spreading Mosquito Threat Guangdong province in China is grappling with what authorities describe as its biggest outbreak of chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease that causes severe joint pain and fatigue. In just the past few months, the region has reported more than 10,000 infections, with daily highs exceeding 600 cases at the…
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Erode Corporation Intensifies Anti-Dengue Drive Ahead of North-East Monsoon
Proactive Measures as North-East Monsoon Approaches As the North-East monsoon is anticipated to arrive later this month, the Erode Corporation has escalated its anti-dengue operations to curb potential outbreaks. The civic body has deployed 436 Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBCs) to conduct door-to-door inspections across the city, underscoring a community-centered approach to vector control in an…
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Erode Corporation Steps Up Anti-Dengue Drive Ahead of North-East Monsoon
Erode Intensifies Anti-Dengue Drive Ahead of North-East Monsoon As the North-East monsoon is poised to arrive later this month, the Erode Corporation has escalated its anti-dengue operations to curb the spread of dengue and other water-borne diseases. A notable feature of the intensified campaign is the deployment of 436 domestic breeding checkers (DBCs) who will…
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Cocachacra Schools Lead Dengue Prevention Campaign
Campaign in Cocachacra Schools to Fight Dengue In the Cocachacra district of Arequipa, Peru, students from several educational institutions participated in a dengue prevention campaign organized by the Arequipa Regional Health Management and carried out by the Red de Salud Islay. The initiative aims to empower young people to become active agents of change in…
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School Campaign Strengthens the Dengue Fight in Cocachacra
Overview of the Campaign In Cocachacra, a collaborative effort between regional health authorities and local schools targets the dengue threat that often accompanies the rainy season. The initiative, led by the Gerencia Regional de Salud de Arequipa and supported by the Red de Salud Islay, seeks to empower young people with practical knowledge and hands-on…
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School Campaign Strengthens Dengue Fight in Cocachacra
Overview: A Community-Wide Effort in Cocachacra A focused school-based campaign is reinforcing dengue prevention in Cocachacra, driven by the Arequipa Regional Health Management with the support of the Red de Salud Islay. The initiative brings together students from multiple educational institutions to learn how to identify and eliminate the mosquito breeding sites that fuel dengue…
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Can an Ivermectin Pill Stop Malaria Transmission? What the Trials Show
What makes ivermectin a candidate for malaria control Malaria control hinges on reducing both the human parasite reservoir and the mosquito population that spreads it. Ivermectin, a long‑used antiparasitic, works inside the human body and can render mosquitoes dead or less able to transmit malaria after they feed on treated individuals. This unique mechanism distinguishes…
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Can Ivermectin Stop Malaria Transmission? What Trials Show
Can an ivermectin pill curb malaria transmission? The idea of using an ivermectin pill to curb malaria transmission is drawing renewed attention. Ivermectin, long used to treat parasitic worms and mass-administered for other diseases, can make the blood of treated people lethal to mosquitoes that bite them. The question researchers are asking is whether large‑scale…
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Can Ivermectin Stop Malaria Transmission? Trial Insights
Can ivermectin curb malaria transmission? Malaria remains a formidable public health challenge, with hundreds of thousands of lives lost annually and a persistent burden in parts of Africa. In parallel, researchers have explored a novel approach: using ivermectin, a long‑standing antiparasitic drug, to reduce malaria transmission by killing or weakening mosquitoes after they bite treated…