The annoying bites of mosquitoes that we so often tend to ignore have accounted for over nearly 500 deaths in the last four years in Assam.

PUNE: The city continues to bear the brunt of mosquito-borne infections with as many as 95 dengue and 44 malaria cases being recorded between January 1 and May 26, this year.

PUNE: Citizens may soon have to pay a fine of Rs 1,000 or even face a criminal case if civic officials come across mosquito-breeding sites in or around their property, according to the Pune Municip

Death of infants in Malkangiri district due to preventable diseases has come under judicial scanner.

Toxic waste sites in India with elevated levels of lead and chromium are causing disease, disability and even death, leading to loss of healthy years of life among people, according to a new resear

Scientists have discovered three new drug-resistant strains of the malaria parasite in Cambodia, which they say have spread to other parts of Asia as well.

The municipal services department on Friday asked constructions companies to stop dumping waste material in Leh Nullah otherwise it will issue violation penalties.

Gujarat high court has issued a stern warning to authorities that officials would be personally held liable if unhygienic conditions at the Civil Hospital and across the city resulted in spread of malaria, dengue and falciparum next monsoon.

The court has said that all officials concerned would be held guilty of contempt of court if they are found not performing their duties and has warned that no excuse such as staff shortage or financial crunch will be considered.

Sri Lanka will join the rest of the world to mark the World Malaria Day that falls on today, April 25, 2013.