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1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (244+ words) Millennium Post NDMC launches drive against dengue, malaria & Chikungunya New Delhi: With the onset of the monsoon season and rising concerns over mosquito-borne diseases, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has intensified its public awareness campaign on dengue, chikungunya and…...

23+ hour, 9+ min ago  (125+ words) The Ministry of Health has officially confirmed two imported cases of malaria, a mosquito-borne disease, in Antigua and Barbuda. Maurice Merchant, Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, disclosed the information during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing....

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (541+ words) By Rotimi Odofin In alignment with Nigeria's health and development sector policies and practices, the Kogi State Ministry of Health has established the State Joint Annual Review (JAR) Task Force. This initiative serves as a vital platform for the government,…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (642+ words) A study confirms that the RTS, S vaccine has reduced overall child mortality by 13 percent in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi. The effect was achieved even though only 71 percent of children received three doses and 40 percent received the fourth dose. The…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (212+ words) A man has raised alarm over the growing threat of counterfeit drugs after his brother developed severe kidney complications following treatment for malaria. The post accused manufacturers and distributors of fake drugs of endangering lives across the country. "This is…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (539+ words) One of two travellers who arrived in Antigua and Barbuda with malaria has died, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Friday, as it simultaneously moved to strengthen the country's defences against the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Central and East…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (162+ words) Mosquito control activities have been intensified across sections of Antigua and Barbuda following confirmation of two imported malaria cases. One of the reported cases has resulted in a death. Health Minister Michael Joseph said the Ministry of Health, through the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (167+ words) Health officials in Antigua and Barbuda have confirmed that one of two recently identified imported malaria cases resulted in the death of a visiting traveller. The Ministry of Health says the overall risk to the public remains low despite confirmation…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (445+ words) Health Minister Micheal Joseph A visiting traveller who recently arrived in Antigua and Barbuda from a malaria-endemic country has died after contracting the mosquito-borne illness, health authorities confirmed Friday. Minister of Health Michael Joseph disclosed the development during a national…...