Dengue Fever Case Found on Maui Prompts Response from Vector Control Teams

Dengue Fever Case Found on Maui Prompts Response from Vector Control Teams The recent confirmation of a travel-related dengue fever case in Hana, Maui has prompted swift action from the Department of Health (DOH) and vector control teams. This incident marks the 10th case of dengue reported in Hawaii this year, with all cases linked […]

Dengue Fever and the Invasion of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in Europe

Dengue Fever and the Invasion of the Asian Tiger Mosquito in Europe The rising temperatures in Europe have brought about a significant shift in the region’s ecological landscape, one that has serious implications for public health. Among the most concerning developments is the spread of disease-carrying mosquitoes, particularly the Asian tiger mosquito. Originally native to […]

Sterilizing Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue Fever: A Climate Change Challenge

Sterilizing Mosquitoes to Combat Dengue Fever: A Climate Change Challenge In a groundbreaking effort to combat the spread of dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases, a laboratory in Valencia, Spain, has embarked on an ambitious project to sterilize and release thousands of male tiger mosquitoes. This initiative, driven by the urgent need to address the […]

Dengue Fever Outbreak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: CARPHA Urges Immediate Action

Dengue Fever Outbreak in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: CARPHA Urges Immediate Action The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has issued an urgent call to its member states to take immediate and decisive action against mosquito-borne diseases. This comes on the heels of a significant rise in cases of diseases such as dengue fever, zika, […]