Drones Used to Fight Mosquitoes as Dengue Fever Surges in Sri Lanka
Faced with one of its worst outbreaks of dengue in years, Sri Lanka is using military drones to…
Health sleuths are watching for disease threats during the World Cup
WASHINGTON (AP) — While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America,…
Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth
Hong Kong will trial a “mosquito-to-control-mosquito” strategy next year, under which the insect males are infected with bacteria…
Survey shows low public concern despite rising West Nile virus infections in the U.S.
Sep 26 2025 West Nile virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne illness in the continental United States.…
New study reveals major source of uncertainty in the spread of vector-borne diseases — here’s what you need to know
A new study among researchers of several institutions suggests that internal climate variability can increase the spread of…
Global warming and increased travel drive surge in Hong Kong dengue infections
Global warming and globalisation have significantly increased the number of imported dengue fever cases in Hong Kong, health…