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
MOH expects second wave of dengue cases
From January until June this year, there have been 84 dengue deaths compared to 83 cases last year.
Mon Jun 08 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
Hubungan Klopp-Salah kembali jernih
Klopp dan Salah bertelagah di tepi padang ketika Liverpool seri 2-2 dengan West Ham minggu lalu.
Sat May 04 2024
Michelle Yeoh antara 19 penerima Medal Of Freedom
Presiden Amerika Syarikat Joe Biden menganugerahkan Pingat Kebebasan (Medal Of Freedom) kepada 19 penerima di White House, Washington pada Jumaat.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Pagi: Advokasi rawatan dan pemulihan dadah atas talian
Agensi AntiDadah Kebangsaan (AADK) memperkenalkan kaedah rawatan dan pemulihan secara atas talian, melihat kepada trend penagihan dadah ketika ini. Diskusinya bersama Pengarah Bahagian Rawatan Perubatan & Pemulihan AADK Siti Mariam Mursidan, dalam Awani Pagi 8.30 pagi nanti.
Sat May 04 2024
Letupan bom Sungai Golok: Polis mula guna kereta perisai
Kawalan dan rondaan menggunakan kenderaan itu dilaksanakan oleh Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) membabitkan seorang pegawai dan 13 anggota.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Kenaikan gaji penjawat awam mampu dilaksana
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Sat May 04 2024
Guna anak patung Doraemon untuk upacara panggil hujan
Anak patung Doraemon itu turut diarak ke sekitar jalan utama di Khao Khala selepas kawasan tersebut berdepan kemarau berpanjangan.
Sat May 04 2024
Isteri dibunuh dan dikerat-kerat, daging ditawar kepada jiran
Saksi memberitahu mangsa dipukul dengan kayu sebelum dibunuh kejam dan tubuhnya dikerat-kerat di tengah jalan.
Sat May 04 2024
AWANI Pagi: Berita tumpuan & menarik di astroawani.com [4 Mei 2024]
Antara fokus AWANI Pagi bersama Geegee Ahmad & Nursyazwani Saiful Sham
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Sat May 04 2024
Malaysia berpeluang berkembang dengan manfaat kemajuan teknologi AI
Nadella berkata, perbincangan dan dialog mengenai cabaran AI sentiasa berlangsung bagi mencari penyelesaian dan menilai impak penggunaan teknoklogi berkenaan.
Sat May 04 2024
Tiga nyaris maut, kereta jatuh cerun di LPT1
Kesemua mangsa berjaya dikeluarkan menggunakan peralatan menyelamat sebelum dihantar ke hospital menggunakan ambulans APM.
Sat May 04 2024