After a horrific COVID wave, India's health system is now overwhelmed by a different virus
Hospitals are struggling to treat dengue, a viral disease that spreads through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Wed Dec 08 2021
Brazil officially declares Zika national health emergency is over
The combination of actions to eliminate the Aedes aegypti mosquito by the government and the population is attributed to the reduction in cases.
Fri May 12 2017
Wolbachia bacteria to curb dengue cases - Health DG
The injected Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs do not carry dengue virus and thus prevent from dengue being spread.
Wed Sep 14 2016
Aedes aegypti inside homes a bigger threat
"Aedes aegypti are more dangerous because they can fly up to 200 metres and feed only on human blood."
Thu Sep 08 2016
Thailand reports 97 cases of Zika affliction from January to June
The number of Zika infections detected in Thailand has increased this year, with 97 people diagnosed with the disease.
Wed Aug 31 2016
Chile reports first case of sexually transmitted Zika
Authorities Saturday reported the first sexually transmitted case of Zika in mainland Chile.
Sun Mar 27 2016
US gives tentative OK to testing genetically modified mosquitoes
US regulators tentatively agreed on Friday to permit a field test of genetically modified mosquitoes that can help limit the spread of Zika virus and other infectious diseases.
Sat Mar 12 2016
Irradiated mosquitoes to help zap Zika's power
Experts from around the globe have been working strenuously in the IAEA's research facility in Seibersdorf to perfect something called the sterile insect technique, or SIT.
Mon Feb 22 2016
Mosquito spreading Zika has long been one of the world's 'most efficient killers'
Thousands of species of mosquitoes inhabit the planet, but few have proved more resilient - or more deadly to humans - than the Aedes aegypti.
Sat Feb 20 2016
The hidden environmental factors behind the spread of Zika and other devastating diseases
Here are the hidden environmental factors behind the spread of Zika and other devastating diseases.
Thu Feb 04 2016
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024