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HPA urges caution against disease spread ahead of Eid holidays

HPA recommends wearing masks when going out if experiencing any flu or fever symptoms.

Maldives reports nearly a 170 cases of Chikungunya

The disease is spread by the Aedes mosquito that causes dengue fever.

Chikungunya spreads as capital reports 59 cases this month

The name Chikungunya comes from a Kimakonde word that means "to become contorted" and describes the stooped appearance of people with joint pain.

Fogging in Hulhumale to kill mosquitoes

"Therefore, we urge you not to stay outside during these times unless absolutely necessary," Urbanco said.

27 December 2023

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Maldives detects cases of eradicated filariasis

To prevent this disease, it is important to look for mosquito breeding grounds and destroy them.

15 December 2023

7 new Filariasis cases in Male region; total at 32

To prevent this disease, the only significant thing we can now do is to identify and eradicate mosquito breeding grounds.

24 December 2023

2 more cases of Filariasis found in Kulhudhuffushi

According to Dr Abdul Aziz Hameed, medical doctor, it takes about 12-8 months for the bacteria to multiply in the body and cause symptoms.

18 December 2023

Urbanco launches awareness campaign on Filariasis

After entering the body, the parasites that cause Filariasis takes about 8-12 months to cause symptoms.

25 December 2023

Entry to Phase II uninhabited area banned over mosquito breeding

Urbanco has advised people not to go outside during the fog hours unless absolutely necessary.

27 December 2023