Floods can trigger outbreaks of cholera, leptospirosis, malaria, dengue and other infectious diseases. Evidence from outbreaks worldwide, alongside Nepal’s recent flood risks, shows why rapid disease surveillance, safe water, sanitation and healthcare are critical after disasters.
History of West Nile virus: Discover how West Nile virus was first identified in Uganda in 1937, spread across continents, and emerged as a major global mosquito-borne disease.
What is Schistosomiasis? Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms that depend on
What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhoea is a common bacterial sexually transmitted infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, primarily transmitted through vaginal, oral,
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lungs, most often caused by infection. While the majority of
What is Myocarditis? Myocarditis is inflammation of heart muscle, known as myocardium. It is a rare disease which can reduce
