In areas where babesiosis (an illness caused by a parasite of the Babesia spp., which infects and destroys the red blood cells) is prevalent, neurological complications associated with this disease are not uncommon.

Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are primarily responsible for the transmission of dengue, zika, and chikungunya viruses.

According to a recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers have found a concerning link between gestational diabetes (GD) and an increased risk of early death. This study, based on data from the Nurses’ Health Study, observed 91,000 women who had been pregnant at age 18 or older. Of these, approximately 7% reported experiencing GD during their pregnancies.

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character.”

A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine has revealed that women who identify with an “evening chronotype,” meaning they prefer staying up late at night, face a higher risk of developing diabetes compared to those with a “morning chronotype,” who prefer going to bed early. This association remains significant even after accounting for other known risk factors.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) joined the wider United Nations in appealing to Israel to immediately rescind orders for the evacuation of over 1 million people living north of Wadi Gaza. A mass evacuation would be disastrous—for patients, health workers, and other civilians left behind or caught in the mass movement.

2,047 new cases in 24 hours

At least 13 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

The price of vegetables skyrocketed in the kitchen markets of the capital after the late autumn rain across the country damaged fields.

Of the deaths, eight were reported in the capital

The High Court yesterday directed the government to take steps to make it compulsory for all hospitals and clinics to follow the relevant guidelines for cesarean sections to prevent unnecessary operations.

Thirteen more dengue deaths were reported in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease to 1,135 this year.

Of the deaths, six were reported in the capital

The government failed to enforce the price cap on onions and potatoes even for a single day since it issued the order about a month ago.

At least 13 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday. Of the 13 deaths, 10 were reported from outside the capital.

Of the deaths, 10 were reported outside of the capital

13 more die, 2,555 hospitalised in a day

World Mental Health Day is observed on this day every year to raise awareness on mental health issues and support people with mental illness and ensure their rights

At least 10 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

2,660 hospitalised