Tag: Mosquito

Brazil Announces Development of Its First Dengue Vaccine
Although around 402,000 cases have been recorded so far this year—a 30% decrease compared to the same period last year—the numbers remain concerning. Related: São Paulo Declares Dengue Epidemic After Surpassing Critical Case Threshold This Tuesday, the Brazilian government took a significant step in the fight against dengue by announcing the production of the first […]
February 25, 2025

São Paulo Declares Dengue Epidemic After Surpassing Critical Case Threshold
Although the majority of cases have been reported in the interior of the state, the city of São Paulo has a lower incidence with 52.5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Related: Sudan: Cholera Cases Rise to 30,880, Dengue Fever to 6,011 The health authorities of São Paulo, Brazil, declared a dengue epidemic in the region this […]
February 21, 2025

Threat From Deadly Mosquito-Borne Virus Grows in the United States
The ‘Triple E’ virus has made its presence felt in a growing number of communities in Massachusetts and other states. In recent weeks, U.S. authorities have sounded the alarm over the resurgence of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a rare but deadly mosquito-borne virus, prompting public health warnings and preventative measures to curb its spread. RELATED: […]