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Brazil
G1 (PT)
National & Local
Kissing Bugs Found in 21 Cities of MS; State Reports No Cases of Chagas in Humans
A report from the Health Secretariat of the State of Mato Grosso do Sul reveals that kissing bugs, vectors for Chagas disease, were found in 21 municipalities, but no human cases have been reported.
Mar 11 • 21:10 UTC
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Africa
AllAfrica
National & Local
Nigeria: Can Benin and Nigeria Turn Fragile River Blindness Gains Into Irreversible Elimination?
Leaders from Benin and Nigeria met to discuss cross-border strategies for eliminating river blindness, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts due to the shared nature of the disease and its vectors.
Mar 11 • 05:28 UTC
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Estonia
ERR
National & Local
Study: mosquitoes began to crave human blood almost two million years ago
A recent study reveals that mosquitoes started targeting human ancestors for blood almost two million years ago, providing insights into early human migration and health implications.
Mar 3 • 12:52 UTC