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CHINA-GUANGZHOU-MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES-BREAKTHROUGH (CN)

(240802) -- GUANGZHOU, Aug. 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Aug. 2, 2024 shows automated devices that can efficiently separate male and female mosquitoes at Guangzhou Wolbaki Biotech Co., Ltd. in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. TO GO WITH "Scientists make engineering breakthrough in control of mosquito-borne diseases" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CAMEROON-SOA-MALARIA-FIGHT

(240425) -- SOA (CAMEROON), April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Arlette Diane Miafo Zeuna (R), a Soa native, hangs a mosquito net impregnated with insecticide to protect her children against malaria in Ebang, a neighborhood in the commune of Soa, Cameroon, on April 17, 2024. Almost the entire population of Cameroon, over 27 million people, are at risk of malaria, a daunting health challenge that is particularly devastating for pregnant women and young children in the central African country. In 2022 alone, according to the World Health Organization, Cameroon recorded more than 6.4 million cases of the disease and over malaria-related 12,500 deaths. China is sharing its experience in malaria prevention and control with Cameroon and contributing to the fight against malaria. China has dispatched medical teams and professionals to Cameroon since 1975, serving locals and improving local health services. (Xinhua/Kepseu) TO GO WITH Feature: Cameroonian medics look to enhanced cooperation with China to fight malaria

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Lao health ministry urges public to help control dengue

STORY: Lao health ministry urges public to help control dengue SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the building of Lao Ministry of Health 2. various of the facebook page of the Center of Information and Education for Health 3. various of the staff spraying mosquito killer 4. various of a hospital STORYLINE: The Lao Ministry of Health urged local authorities and people countrywide to be vigilant and help control the spread of dengue fever as the number of infected cases continues to rise. Cases of dengue fever in Laos have reached 1,118 since January 2024, including two deaths, according to a report issued by the Center of Information and Education for Health under the ministry on Tuesday. The ministry instructed everyone to engage in mosquito eradication. The work of clearing mosquito breeding grounds requires the support of all sectors of society and should be the responsibility of every household, accor

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-EXAMINATION CENTER-DENGUE

(231230) -- COLOMBO, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker sprays insecticide to prevent mosquito breeding at an examination center ahead of the GCE A-Level examinations (university entrance exams) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Dec. 30, 2023. Sri Lanka's National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said on Wednesday that it will inspect all examination centers for mosquito breeding sites before the GCE A-Level examinations on Jan. 4. (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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India to increase efforts against spiking dengue cases

STORY: India to increase efforts against spiking dengue cases DATELINE: Sept. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. India gate 2. various of mosquito 3. various of hospital area STORYLINE: Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday held a meeting to direct states to implement prevention and management measures against spiking dengue cases. During the meeting, Mandaviya was briefed on the nationwide dengue situation. Officials said the government has trained health workers and provided all necessary support to the states for screening, fogging and information, education and communication activities. According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control, India has recorded about 94,200 dengue cases and over 90 related deaths so far this year. However, the center has not included the figures from West Bengal this year, which has reportedly recorded 38,000 dengue cases. Last year, 233,251 dengue cases and 303 related deaths were reco

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-DENGUE-MOSQUITO

(230513) -- COLOMBO, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker sprays insecticide to prevent mosquito breeding at a railway station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 13, 2023. In the wake of the rise of dengue cases in Sri Lanka, all the provincial chief secretaries in the country were informed in writing on Tuesday to take all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease, said the President's Media Division (PMD). TO GO WITH "Sri Lanka steps up precautionary measures to control dengue" (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-DENGUE-MOSQUITO

(230513) -- COLOMBO, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker sprays insecticide to prevent mosquito breeding at a railway station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 13, 2023. In the wake of the rise of dengue cases in Sri Lanka, all the provincial chief secretaries in the country were informed in writing on Tuesday to take all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease, said the President's Media Division (PMD). TO GO WITH "Sri Lanka steps up precautionary measures to control dengue" (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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SRI LANKA-COLOMBO-DENGUE-MOSQUITO

(230513) -- COLOMBO, May 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A worker sprays insecticide to prevent mosquito breeding at a railway station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 13, 2023. In the wake of the rise of dengue cases in Sri Lanka, all the provincial chief secretaries in the country were informed in writing on Tuesday to take all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease, said the President's Media Division (PMD). TO GO WITH "Sri Lanka steps up precautionary measures to control dengue" (Photo by Ajith Perera/Xinhua)

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Dengue fever cases continue to rise in Laos

STORY: Dengue fever cases continue to rise in Laos DATELINE: March 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ministry of Health Office Building 2. various of the spraying mosquito 3. various of the hospital STORYLINE: Dengue cases in Laos have risen to 548 since January this year, according to data released by the Lao Ministry of Health on Thursday. The Southeast Asian country reported four new cases of dengue fever on Thursday, bringing the total number of infections to 548. The highest number of dengue patients was reported in the Lao capital Vientiane at 92, with 91 cases in Oudomxay, and 54 cases in Luang Namtha province. The health ministry urged authorities and people countrywide to remain vigilant and help control the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. People are asked to clear potential mosquito breeding sites around their homes and workplaces to curb the spread of dengue fever, according to the report. Xinhua News Agency correspo

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Dengue cases in Laos surpass 30,000

STORY: Dengue cases in Laos surpass 30,000 DATELINE: Nov. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the office building of the Lao Ministry of Health 2. various of killing mosquito larvae 3. various of patients at hospitals STORYLINE: A total of 30,029 cases of dengue fever have been recorded in Laos since January 2022, according to the Lao Ministry of Health. The highest number of dengue patients was reported in the Lao capital Vientiane at 14,788, while 4,356 cases were detected in Luang Namtha province, and 1,571 cases were recorded in Attapeu province. The Lao Ministry of Health suggested five simple measures as the most effective method of dengue control, which are being practiced by households across the region. These measures consist of closing and sealing all unused containers, flushing out all water vessels, placing small guppy fish in water jars as they eat mosquito larvae, cleaning areas around homes, and remembering to do these four tasks ea

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE CONTROL

(220912) -- DHAKA, Sept. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sprays anti-mosquito fog in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 11, 2022. Authorities in Dhaka have recently strengthened mosquito eradication drives as the dengue infections usually start rising in the country during the June-September period. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE CONTROL

(220912) -- DHAKA, Sept. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sprays anti-mosquito fog along a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 11, 2022. Authorities in Dhaka have recently strengthened mosquito eradication drives as the dengue infections usually start rising in the country during the June-September period. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE CONTROL

(220912) -- DHAKA, Sept. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A staff member sprays anti-mosquito fog along a street in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 11, 2022. Authorities in Dhaka have recently strengthened mosquito eradication drives as the dengue infections usually start rising in the country during the June-September period. (Xinhua)

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BANGLADESH-DHAKA-DENGUE CONTROL

(220912) -- DHAKA, Sept. 12, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare for mosquito repellent fumigation in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Sept. 11, 2022. Authorities in Dhaka have recently strengthened mosquito eradication drives as the dengue infections usually start rising in the country during the June-September period. (Xinhua)