First cases of Oropouche detected in Europe after two deaths in Brazil
Virus linked to birth defects had never before been seen outside Latin America
Virus linked to birth defects had never before been seen outside Latin America
The city state’s dengue campaign has been described as the world’s ‘gold standard’ in prevention – could it be exported globally?
Scientists working to eradicate malaria face three threats to progression: stealth parasites, super mosquitoes and mounting resistance
A hospital in Khartoum recently identified 720 new cases of the virus
As global travel rebounds, British tourists are vulnerable to serious infections only detected in tropical climates, says the UKHSA
Hospitals and doctors are stretched to the limit after more than 1.5 million people catch the virus so far this year
Growing number of dengue cases thought to be caused by El Niño weather phenomenon
Tackling these compounding crises and strengthening healthcare could stop the ancient killer spreading into new territories
The country is battling simultaneous outbreaks of dengue, Zika and – for the first time – chikungunya
Multiple states in Brazil have declared a public health emergency following an outbreak of dengue fever
Archipelago nation receives WHO malaria-free status following three years of no reported local transmission cases
More than 750 people were infected and at least 13 babies were born with birth defects in 2023
Health officials are installing mosquito traps at ports, service stations and truck stops throughout south England
The software, being trialled in Ghana, could help identify mutations in the parasite that causes disease
As climate change pushes the virus into new territories, scientists work on a new tool to track the pathogen’s spread
FDA green lights single-dose shot developed by European firm, for those at heightened risk from the mosquito-borne disease
Once specific to small pockets of Asia, the infection can now be found across several continents of the world, say researchers
Experts blame the climate crisis and El Nino-driven weather patterns for the surge in infections
Yellow fever mosquitoes could call the capital home for up to four months a year by 2060
Insecticide is sprayed across potential mosquito-breeding sites over concern that dengue could spread in the city
Warming microclimate of capital and its plentiful sources of water provide perfect breeding grounds for the insects
UK Health Security Agency’s list of dos and don’ts for travellers includes advice on heat health and serious mosquito-borne infections
Emerging research finds the disease can have fatal consequences or lifelong complications for both women and infants