dengue fever

Climate Change and Mosquitoes: Why Better Monitoring is Essential

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Climate change is driving a northward expansion of mosquito species into historically temperate regions, increasing the risk of vector-borne diseases like West Nile virus, dengue, and Zika. According to experts at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and the American Mosquito Control Association, rising temperatures are lengthening transmission seasons and enabling invasive species to establish new, … Read more

Summer Travel Alert: Rising Mosquito-Borne Disease Risks Abroad

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Mosquito-borne diseases, including dengue, malaria, chikungunya, and Zika, represent a significant health risk for international travelers, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Health authorities report that travel-related infections are rising as global mobility increases, with climate changes potentially extending mosquito activity seasons in regions previously considered lower risk. … Read more

Venezuela Quakes: Disease Risks and Hospital Crises Mount

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Venezuela’s healthcare system is facing a critical collapse following two powerful earthquakes, with international aid groups warning that damaged infrastructure and understaffed facilities are struggling to manage a surge in trauma cases. According to the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO), at least 38 hospitals have been compromised, leaving thousands of displaced residents … Read more

Drones Combat Dengue Fever Surge in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is deploying military drones to scan rooftops for mosquito breeding sites as dengue infections surpass 46,000 this year. This technological intervention follows a surge in cases that has nearly doubled last year’s figures and pushed hospitals to capacity, following heavy rains and recent cyclone damage. How is Sri Lanka fighting the current dengue … Read more

Military Deployed as Dengue Cases Near 50,000

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Sri Lanka is deploying military personnel to combat a surge in dengue fever as daily hospital admissions exceed 1,000. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s office announced that army, navy, and air force officers will join a special unit to destroy mosquito breeding sites and prevent a healthcare collapse similar to the 2017 outbreak. Why is the … Read more

Dengue Outbreak: Sri Lanka Deploys Troops to Battle Deadly Mosquitoes

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Why Is Sri Lanka Deploying the Military Against Dengue? Sri Lanka has mobilized its military to combat a surge in dengue fever cases, with over 1,000 hospital admissions reported daily. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s office confirmed that army, navy, and air force personnel will join a special unit to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites. … Read more

Monitoring Disease Threats During the World Cup

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Public health agencies are intensifying disease surveillance across North America as mass gatherings, such as the World Cup, increase the risk of infectious disease transmission. According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officials are monitoring wastewater, hospital emergency room visits, and social media trends to … Read more

NEA launches dengue prevention campaign as Singapore enters traditional peak season for cases

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The War on Wings: Why Dengue Numbers are Dropping and What Comes Next For years, the rhythmic buzz of the Aedes mosquito has been more than just an annoyance in Singapore—it has been a public health challenge. However, recent data reveals a striking shift. With cases plummeting by 66% compared to the same period last … Read more

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