The mission of the man who defeated leishmaniasis and today leads the fight against the deadly disease
Andrew Ochieng is on a mission to combat visceral leishmaniasis in the border region between Kenya and Uganda, drawing from his own experience of suffering from the disease.
The feared tropical disease is spreading towards Finland – Researchers: "It is only a matter of time"
Researchers warn that the chikungunya virus could spread to Finland due to climate change and the proliferation of the Asian tiger mosquito.
Excruciating tropical disease can now be transmitted in most of Europe, study finds
A study reveals that the chikungunya virus, a painful tropical disease, can now be transmitted by mosquitoes in much of Europe due to rising temperatures caused by climate change.
Tropical disease spread to Finland's borders
A case of monkeypox virus has been reported in St. Petersburg, raising concerns as the disease approaches Finland's borders.
Unprecedented study advances treatment for heart failure caused by Chagas disease
A new study aims to improve treatment for heart failure associated with Chagas disease, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions.
Rising threat of Kala-Azar disease in Kenya: a growing health concern
Kenya is experiencing a severe outbreak of kala-azar disease, driven by climate change and a lack of treatment facilities, jeopardizing vulnerable populations.
I thought I had flu but it was deadly tropical disease that left me unable to work again
Gina Donner, 26, initially thought she had the flu but was diagnosed with dengue fever, which left her unable to work after her birthday trip to the Maldives.
I found blue bruises on my legs - then doctors told me it was a deadly disease
Gina Donner, 26, discovered she had contracted a deadly tropical disease during her birthday trip to the Maldives after initially believing she had the flu.