The World Health Organization has authorized a second dengue vaccine, aiming to protect millions worldwide against the mosquito-borne disease. The vaccine, named Qdenga, is recommended for children ...

The amount of mosquitoes recorded inside the traps set in wards where Wolbachia-infected males were released plummeted 77%.

The first case was identified earlier in February on Maui. Both affected individuals were exposed to the virus while ...

FILE PHOTO: A health worker fumigates against mosquitoes in a residential area, as Sri Lanka tries to curb dengue fever across the island in Colombo GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization ...

Since the beginning of 2023, dengue outbreaks of significant magnitude have been recorded in the WHO Region of the Americas, with close to three million suspected and confirmed cases of dengue ...

The prequalification makes it eligible for procurement by United Nations agencies like UNICEF and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The vaccine, dubbed Qdenga, is approved in Indonesia, Brazil, ...

Avoiding mosquito bites is the best practice to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. Mosquito bite prevention includes wearing light-colored, long-sleeved tops and long pants, using insect repellent, and ...

As Haryana tightens epidemic regulations to curb vector-borne diseases, doctors warn dengue is no longer just a monsoon ...

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency said Friday that reported cases of dengue globally increased tenfold over the last generation, with climate change and the growing spread of virus-carrying ...

Dengue in children can start with mild, flu-like symptoms that are easy to overlook. Paediatrician says early recognition is important, especially in infants and young children. Here’s why parents ...