The sum of N480 billion is lost annually as prevention and treatment cost of malaria attacks in Nigeria, according to the national monitor, National Malaria Elimination Programme, Godson Kingsley.

India may see a spurt in malaria cases this year, thanks to a slip-up by the country’s central procurement agency, the Central Medical Service Society.

Pollutants Emanating From Najafgarh Drain Corrode Metals, Appliances; Malaria & Dengue Threats Prevail

In what could be a significant warning for India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that the “subdued” P.

NIGERIAN scientists led by the President of Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS), Prof. Oyewale Tomori, and National Coordinator, National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP), Dr.

Hospitals have been directed to set up dedicated fever wards and strengthen laboratories for diagnosis of vector-borne diseases, officials said.

The world's first malaria vaccine has cleared one of the final hurdles prior to being approved for use in Africa.

MUMBAI: In a survey of 22,850 households by the NGO Praja Foundation across the city's all 24 wards, it was found that 71% did not have medical insurance.

MUMBAI: Tuberculosis, hypertension and diabetes have emerged among the top killers of 2014-15, showing how maximum city is at the receiving end of both infectious and lifestyle diseases.

Kampala — The Ministry of Health yesterday confirmed that malaria outbreak in northern Uganda has hit 10 districts, putting a total number of registered cases at 22,873 cases and about 162 deaths i