New malaria vaccine results raise hopes of mass rollout
The international research team suggested the vaccine, developed by Britain's Oxford University, could represent a turning point in the fight against the mosquito-borne parasitic disease.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Zika virus: M'sia to tighten health screening at border following new cases in s'pore
Health Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Dr Hilmi Yahaya said so far, there were no reports of the mosquito-borne viral infection involving Malaysians.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Infographics: What is malaria and how to prevent it?
A malaria outbreak at the Pos Kemar Orang Asli village in Perak, first reported on November 16, has raised awareness on the dangers of the mosquito-borne disease.
Fri Nov 25 2016
Zika may persist in eyes and play a role in spreading virus, study finds
Researchers have found that the Zika virus can live in eyes, and research in mice may help explain why some Zika patients develop eye disease.
Wed Sep 07 2016
Zika spreads to Miami Beach, US expands travel warning
Federal health officials on Friday warned pregnant women not to travel to trendy Miami Beach after Florida confirmed that the mosquito-borne Zika virus was active in the popular tourist destination.
Sat Aug 20 2016
Baby in Texas dies from Zika
A baby born with brain defects caused by the mosquito-borne Zika virus has died in Texas, marking the southern state's first Zika-related death, officials said Tuesday.
Wed Aug 10 2016
Zika is tied to second adult brain disease, deepening fears of virus's unknown dangers
Brazilian scientists studying the Zika virus made a worrisome discovery - that the virus may be associated with a second serious brain issue in adults.
Tue Apr 12 2016
Zika outbreak: 'The more we learn, the worse things seem to get'
Until Zika, "there has never been a mosquito-borne virus that could cause serious defects on a such a large scale," top US health officials said.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Top airlines offer to re-assign crew from Zika-hit routes
Major US airlines United and Delta and Europe's Lufthansa and Air France are offering to re-assign certain flight crew concerned about contracting the Zika virus from routes to affected countries.
Thu Feb 04 2016
Zika Virus: All the latest pictures
All the latest developments of the Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease suspected of causing serious birth-defects.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Race for Zika vaccine gathers momentum as virus spreads
Companies and scientists are racing to create a Zika vaccine as concern grows over the mosquito-borne virus that has been linked to severe birth defects and is spreading quickly through the Americas.
Sat Jan 30 2016
Brazil declares emergency after 2,400 babies are born with brain damage
Brazilian health authorities are sounding the alarm about a mosquito-borne virus that they believe may be the cause of thousands of infants being born with damaged brains.
Thu Dec 24 2015