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Study reveals how dengue, zika can be eradicated: By making male mosquitoes deaf
Male mosquitoes, when turned deaf, cannot hear female windbeat, and do not chase them for mating.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 10:46 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das
10 pregnant women infected with Zika deliver healthy babies
Ten pregnant women from Pune who had earlier tested positive for the Zika virus infection have delivered healthy babies, bringing relief to their families and the health department
Updated on Oct 17, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Pune reports three fresh Zika virus cases
All three patients tested positive at private healthcare facilities, and reports from the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, on October 8 confirmed the presence of the virus infection
Updated on Oct 10, 2024 05:46 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Pune civic body to appoint 200 staff for infectious disease control
The PMC insect control department has 814 approved posts, with 514 vacant. Of the 300 filled positions, 205 are working in the field
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 08:58 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Sept saw spike in malaria, dengue cases: BMC monsoon report
Mumbai's BMC report shows a rise in dengue (1,456 cases) and malaria (1,261 cases) in September, with one Zika case. Hygiene and mosquito precautions are urged.
Updated on Oct 02, 2024 07:04 AM IST