Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Zika

4 Most Dangerous Insects in the World That Can Kill Humans

Even though insects are small, we shouldn’t overlook the venomous and serious threats that some of them pose to human life and health. They can kill or even lead an individual into coma through their poisonous stings and through transmission of deadly diseases. In this article, we will learn about…

Times Life

Where Wildlife Is Deadliest: Which Country Tops The List?

The world is breathtakingly beautiful, but in some places, that beauty comes with sharp teeth, potent venom, crushing strength, and silent danger. From dense rainforests to dry deserts and vast oceans, wildlife can be as deadly as it is fascinating. This question often sparks curiosity and fear at the same…

Times Pets

Everything travellers need to know about Zika virus 10 years after epidemic

The NHS warns pregnant women to ‘consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus’

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

‘Dangerous’ mosquitoes that can spread fatal diseases invade Bay Area tech hub

The ‘aggressive’ insects can spread dengue, zika and other life-threatening viral illnesses

The Independent UK

First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

The Conversation

Zika virus may raise long-term risks of type 2 diabetes – new study

It has been ten years since Brazil faced a major outbreak of the Zika virus. The alert was given in 2015, when the country’s north-eastern states reported a sudden increase in the number of babies born with unusually small heads – a condition called microcephaly.

The Conversation

Remember Zika virus? Hawaii confirms case after six years of no known exposures

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Doctors raise alarm about “sloth fever"

The Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people, with cases more than doubling in 2024

Salon

Zika makes human skin "mosquito magnet"

The study adds to growing research that could one day lead to a vaccine

Salon

Alien invaders: from voracious snails to Zika-virus mosquitoes, why biologists are worried

Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast say the risks posed by non-native species – to biodiversity, the economy and people’s health – warrant coordinated action across the world

The Guardian - UK

South Carolina Lab Behind Escaped Monkey Drama Conducted Secret Animal Experiments Involving Deadly Virus

Secretive experiments on monkeys—involving dangerous pathogens like the Zika virus—have come to light after dozens of monkeys escaped the facility in November.

Latin Times

WHO launches strategic plan against rising dengue cases and other viral infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a preparedness plan to tackle the infection and deaths caused by dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases such as Zika and chikungunya.

The Times of India

Top mosquito-borne illnesses that are spreading in the US

In recent years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been on rise in the US and some of these diseases can have severe complications ranging from coma, seizures to brain damage. Recently, a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in Massachusetts. The infection poses a serious death risk and is…

The Times of India

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected

Other examples of neglected diseases include the West Nile, Zika and Chikungunya viruses

Salon

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

Early onset of monsoon calls for awareness, prevention against vector-borne diseases: Doctor

With the southwest monsoon arriving six days earlier than usual and covering the entire country, there is a heightened concern among healthcare providers regarding the expected surge in vector-borne diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya and Zika virus. The early arrival of monsoon rains and increased humidity create ideal conditions…

The Times of India

Zika virus alert: Preventive tips to stay safe

Monsoon brings with it a much needed respite from the blistering heat of the summer and a host of vector-borne diseases like Zika. Continuous rainfall and the consequent water logging and dampness becomes the ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes, the vector which spreads viruses like Zika. Cases of Zika virus…

The Times of India

What are the initial signs of Zika and Dengue?

As the monsoon season knocks our door, the risk of mosquito-borne diseases also remains high. Diseases such as Zika virus and Dengue pose a significant health risk in tropical regions where stagnant water and hot temperatures provide an ideal breeding ground for mosquitoes. Understanding their distribution, symptoms and potential complications…

The Times of India

Zika virus: Potential birth defects associated with this virus

The Zika virus, a viral illness, like Dengue and Chikungunya, predominantly transmitted by bite of an infected Aedes mosquito, has become a significant global health concern, especially for pregnant women and women of reproductive age. This virus is also transmitted through sexual intercourse and from an infected mother to her…

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

How does Zika virus affect pregnant women?

Zika virus is a life-threatening infection that has severe effects on the health and development of the mother and the baby. This infection is caused by the bite of infectious Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti. The name of the virus comes from the forest named Ziika, originating in Uganda where…

Dynamite News

Union Health Ministry issues advisory to states in view of Zika virus cases from Maharashtra

The health-ministry">Union Health Ministry has urged the states to maintain a constant state of vigilance through screening of pregnant women for Zika virus infection and monitoring the growth of the foetus of expecting mothers who have tested positive. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Pregnant woman tests positive for Zika virus in India: Know how Zika virus affects foetal growth

Cases of Zika virus infection are rising fast. After a few cases were reported from Pune, Maharashtra, a pregnant woman has tested positive for Zika virus.

Dynamite News

Maharashtra: Two Zika virus cases reported in Pune

A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for the Zika virus. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Father-daughter test positive for Zika virus, had fever and rashes

Two cases of Zika virus have been identified in Pune. A 46-year-old doctor and his teenage daughter have tested positive for Zika virus infection in Pune city of Maharashtra, but their health condition is stable, an official told news agency PTI on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Rio 2016: A successful Olympic dream amidst crises

The crowd cheered loudly on Copacabana beach when Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time, a city in South America would host the biggest sporting competition on the planet. The "Marvellous City", located between the sea and the forest,…

The Hindu

New type of host defence against Zika, dengue infections revealed

Research explains why some viruses present in bodily fluids don't spread through those fluids, revealing a novel defense mechanism against viral infection.

1 2 3

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the World Health Organization

624 stories

Times Life

305 stories

The UK Health Security Agency

187 stories

PMC

138 stories

Stellenbosch University

16 stories

Alpha Genesis

14 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.