Anthony Fauci, former top US disease expert, recovering from West Nile virus, media reports
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects to make a full recovery although it may take several weeks for him to return to normal.
Mon Aug 26 2024
Dealing a knockout blow to dengue
Deadly diseases carried by mosquitoes are spreading due to weather brought about by climate change.
Sat Apr 27 2024
Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are killed annually by malaria and other diseases spread through the bite of mosquitoes.
Fri Dec 08 2023
Dengue cases up by 265pc in Ipoh - Mayor
The continuous rainy season is one of the factors contributing to the increased breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Indonesian researchers breed 'good' mosquitoes to combat dengue
The trial results showed that deploying mosquitoes with Wolbachia reduced dengue cases by as much as 77 pct and hospitalisations by up to 86 pct.
Mon Nov 01 2021
Catnip leaves kitties feline groovy, wards off mosquitoes: Study
Researchers find that catnip and silver vine, an even more potent herb found in the mountains of Japan and China, ward off mosquitoes.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Welcome to the jungle: Plants overrun Chinese apartment blocks
Without any tenants to care for them, the eight towers have been overrun by their own plants and invaded by mosquitoes.
Tue Sep 15 2020
Singapore battles record dengue outbreak with more mosquitoes
Singapore's specially bred mosquitoes carry a bacteria that prevents eggs from hatching, and "compete with the wild type".
Fri Aug 28 2020
Can mosquitoes spread the coronavirus?
Researchers say the virus would have to infect the mosquito and multiply inside of it in order for the mosquito to pass it on to people.
Wed Aug 26 2020
Penang sees alarming spike in Chikungunya cases
The number of Chikungunya cases in Penang has shown an increase after recording 212 cases from early January to June 13.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Health Ministry releases Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Keramat to curb dengue
The new method in preventing the spread of dengue was being conducted by the Institute for Medical Research to replace the population of wild Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Mar 29 2017
40 dengue deaths as of Feb 25 - MOH
The death toll from dengue fever in the country has dropped to 40 cases until Feb 25, compared to 54 reported in the corresponding period in 2016, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Sun Mar 05 2017
No plan to implement nationwide release of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes
Dr Subramaniam said it would be continued if capable of controlling the dengue fever, especially in areas where the disease was recorded.
Mon Feb 13 2017
KL plans large-scale war against aedes mosquitoes
The plan is currently waiting for the approval of the Health Ministry.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Singapore battles mosquitoes as Zika cases reach 50
Singapore on Monday confirmed more Zika infections, bringing the total number of cases past 50.
Mon Aug 29 2016
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024