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Dengue prevention efforts in Latin America
2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated
Latest: Latin American health experts urge dengue prevention during case declines
Health authorities and experts in Latin America are focusing on mosquito control and prevention strategies to combat dengue, chikungunya, and zika viruses. In Nicaragua and Argentina, officials have emphasized monitoring
Mosquito attraction & breeding: odors, CO2, heat, color
29 clusters · 108 sources · last updated
Latest: Florida International University study reveals why mosquitoes target specific people
Research since 2026 shows mosquitoes are expanding northward, with recent records in Iceland indicating a broader Arctic shift. While most species are harmless, a minority act as pollinators, visiting orchids and transpo
Tiger mosquito spread fuels dengue, chikungunya risk
17 clusters · 66 sources · last updated
Latest: Tiger mosquito prevention: eliminating stagnant water to stop disease spread
The expansion of the tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) continues to drive arbovirus risks across France and Switzerland. By mid-August 2026, the species had colonized 83 of the 96 mainland French departments. In Switzerl
Dengue and chikungunya cases 2026
4 clusters · 20 sources · last updated
Latest: Health authorities monitor rising dengue and chikungunya cases in Mexico and Spain
In late July 2026, Delhi’s municipal health authority reported 212 dengue, 62 malaria, and 14 chikungunya infections for the year, with no fatalities. The city’s case numbers were lower than the same period in 2025. Spai
Asian tiger mosquito spread and monitoring
2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated
Latest: Asian tiger mosquito activity reported in Chicago and Liechtenstein
The invasive Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has been identified in multiple global locations. In Guimarães, Portugal, health authorities detected the species and reinforced entomological surveillance to monitor
Global rise in Aedes mosquito insecticide resistance
3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated
Latest: Mosquito resistance to insecticides prompts search for new control methods
Recent reports confirm that Aedes mosquito vectors are rapidly acquiring resistance to key insecticides, complicating efforts to control diseases like dengue, Zika, and yellow fever. In Spain, a longitudinal study by th
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