Anopheles stephensi
Genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes, specifically Anopheles stephensi, were recently released in Djibouti, East Africa, as part of the ‘Djibouti Friendly
Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) released the Global Report on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024, emphasizing strides toward the 2030 road
West Nile fever
Cases of West Nile fever was recently reported in Kerala. About the West Nile fever: Symptoms: Ref: Source UPSC IAS
Infectious Respiratory Particles (IRPs)
The WHO has introduced updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air, describing them as Infectious Respiratory Particles (IRPs).