Health
More people in some of the world’s poorest communities will have access to quality health products such as top of the line mosquito nets, thanks to a new financial mechanism launched on Tuesday. more
Bangladesh records highest spike in Dengue cases in past 24 hours, death toll touches 364

Dhaka: A total of 2,959 people were diagnosed with dengue fever in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours on Thursday, the highest number in a single day so far this year, said the Directorate G ...

UN mosquito sterilization technology set for global testing, in battle against malaria, dengue

New York: With more than half the world now at risk from mosquito-transmitted dengue fever, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), the UN has taken the lead on a global effort ...

Mosquito-packed drones ready to join fight against Zika and other deadly diseases – UN agency

New York: Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs, a United Nations agency said Thursday after a successful test releasing sterile mosquitos from ...