Health

Nepal remains vulnerable to Zika virus outbreak

Health experts in Nepal warned the government over the possible outbreak of the Zika virus--recently detected in the southern Indian state of Kerala--as the virus vector remains present in almost all districts in Nepal. Mosquitoes that transmit the dengue virus also transmit the Zika virus. more

Mosquito-packed drones ready to join fight against Zika and other deadly diseases – UN agency

New York: Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs, a United Nations agency said Thursday after a successful test releasing sterile mosquitos from ...

Zika could end up costing Latin America and the Caribbean up to $18 billion, UN reports finds

New York, Apr 7(Just Earth News): In addition to the impact on public health, the tangible impact of the Zika outbreak, such as on gross domestic product (GDP), could cost the Latin Americ ...

Zika no longer an international public health emergency, but sustained response needed – UN health agency

New York, Nov 19 (Just Earth News): Following a meeting of its Emergency Committee on Zika, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said that the infectious disease and its associ ...

Zika virus infection may prevent reinfection, study finds

Washington, Oct 14 (Just Earth News): People infected with Zika virus may not be susceptible to Zika virus again, according to the latest research involving Kansas State University's Biosecu ...

Canadian made device counteracts Zika virus

Toronto, Sept 1 (Just Earth News): In an attempt to counteract the birth and growth of the Zika Virus, a Canadian company based in Waterloo have come up with an innovative device that not on ...

Zika epidemic likely to end within three years, says study

London, July 15 (Just Earth News) :The current Zika epidemic in Latin America is likely to burn itself out within three years, suggests new research.

Zika ‘on doorstep of Africa,’ UN health agency warns after virus confirmed in Cabo Verde

New York, May 21(Just Earth News): The United Nations health agency on Friday confirmed that the Zika virus strain circulating in Cabo Verde, an island nation off the northwest coast of Afri ...

Zika: UN health agency launches database on worldwide virus research

New York, Apr 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have launched a new Zika Research Projects List, a database that l ...

In Brazil, UN health chief calls for better coordination in fight against Zika

New York, Feb 25 (Just Earth News/IBNS) Continuing efforts to bolster the international response to Zika, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Margaret Chan arrived on Wednesda ...