Around 25% of the global population suffer from one or more parasitic infections, of which
food-and vector-borne parasitic zoonotic diseases are a major concern. Additionally …

The malaria situation in India is complex as a result of diverse socio-environmental
conditions. India contributes a substantial burden of malaria outside sub-Saharan Africa …

Available evidence indicates that the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) is significantly higher
among tribal populations; 703 per 100,000 compared to the national average (256 per …

Sickle-cell anaemia (SCA) is a neglected chronic disorder of increasing global health
importance, with India estimated to have the second highest burden of the disease. In the …

Background Malaria is known as a disease of poverty because of its dominance in poverty-
stricken areas. Madhya Pradesh state in central India is one of the most vulnerable states for …

India observed a significant reduction in malaria cases in the previous year, reaffirming our
trust and efficiency of the existing tools to achieve malaria elimination. On 25 April, 2019 …

Introduction Malaria and malnutrition are key public health challenges in India. However, the
relationship between them is poorly understood. Here, we aimed to elucidate the potential …

Sickle hepatopathy is an umbrella term describing various pattern of liver injury seen in
patients with sickle cell disease. The disease is not uncommon in India; in terms of …

Background In the past decade substantial reduction in malaria morbidity and mortality has
been observed through well-implemented case management and vector control strategies …

Background Low-density malaria infections (LDMI) are defined as infections that are missed
by the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) and/or microscopy which can lead to continued …