Rise in Dengue Fever Cases in Arab Nations
Global cases of dengue fever are on the rise in Arab nations, with the Middle East and North Africa region witnessing an 88% increase in cases from 1990 to 2019. Healthcare professionals in Dubai are noting a surge in local cases, with experts attributing the unusual emergence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito to changing weather patterns or climate change.
UKHSA Warns Travelers to Prioritize Health Amid Rising Mosquito-Borne Infections
UKHSA warns travelers about rising mosquito-borne infections and urges prioritizing health when traveling abroad. Dengue and Malaria cases have spiked, with majority of cases from South and Southeast Asia. Precautions such as using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and taking antimalarial medication are recommended to reduce the risk of contracting these diseases.
First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabia reveals resistance to malaria
The first DNA study of the ancient population of Eastern Arabia has revealed that people developed resistance to malaria following the appearance of agriculture in the region around five thousand years ago. The study also provides unprecedented insights into human history and disease progression in the region, shedding light on the ancestry of ancient populations and the prevalence of the malaria-protective G6PD Mediterranean mutation. The research, published in Cell Genomics, involved experts from multiple universities and research centers.
Cape Verde Declared Malaria-Free by World Health Organization
Cape Verde, an archipelago off the coast of Senegal, has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against malaria. The World Health Organization has declared Cape Verde as malaria-free, making it the third African country to achieve this status, following…
Kisii County Initiates Mass Distribution of Treated Mosquito Nets to Combat Malaria
Kisii County residents have received a significant boost in the fight against malaria as Governor Simba Arati initiated the mass distribution of treated mosquito nets in the region. The move aims to combat the deadly malaria and other vector-borne diseases…
New Gene-Editing Tools Show Promise in Controlling Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes
In the ongoing battle against mosquito-borne diseases, scientists have developed new gene-editing tools that show promise in controlling and potentially eradicating disease-carrying mosquitoes. Mosquito-borne illnesses such as malaria, dengue, West Nile, and yellow fever cause over 700,000 deaths annually, posing…
Cape Verde Declared Malaria-Free After 50 Years
Cape Verde, a small island nation off the coast of West Africa, has achieved a significant milestone by being declared malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The World Health Organization (WHO) granted this status to Cape Verde as…