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New envoy to join peace talks
News, Published on 25/01/2022
» DEEP SOUTH: Deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhnadirek has been appointed as a special representative for the Thai government in talks which are meant to resolve the ongoing strife in the region, it was announced yesterday.
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Potential Impact of Takeda’s Dengue Vaccine Candidate Reinforced by Long-Term Safety and Efficacy Results
Published on 24/05/2021
» •Takeda’s dengue vaccine candidate (TAK-003) prevented 83.6% of hospitalizations and 62.0% of dengue illness overall, with no identified important safety risks through three years following vaccination in ongoing pivotal Phase 3 TIDES trial • Regulatory filings for TAK-003 progressing in European Union and in many dengue-endemic countries; filing in United States planned for later this year • Dengue is the fastest-spreading mosquito-borne viral disease with an estimated 390 million cases and 500,000 hospitalizations per year globally, with limited options for prevention
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Rising to the Zika threat
News, Editorial, Published on 13/09/2016
» It is actually good news that new and improved diagnostic tools have become available to detect and thus fight the Zika virus. This insidious disease, once again caused by mosquito bites, is not fatal, as are its "cousins" dengue and malaria. But the terrible consequences include a heart-breaking brain disorder passed from pregnant women to their babies, as well as the risk of other knock-on illnesses and crippling syndromes.
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First local Zika case in Malaysia
News, Published on 04/09/2016
» >> KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reported its first locally transmitted case of the mosquito-borne Zika virus yesterday, news likely to add to fears of a full-blown outbreak in the tropical nation.
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Dengue fever: Sharp increase
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/07/2013
» Last week 5,276 cases & 6 deaths with North hard hit. Stagnant water breeding grounds targeted in public health effort.
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Mystery virus: One case in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2013
» The rare Zika virus from Africa was identified in a Canadian tourist who visited Bangkok & Phuket after returning from her trip.
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Dengue vaccine: Success in Thailand trials
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/07/2012
» Complete vaccine & prevention near for this serious disease carried by mosquitoes, 50 to 100 million suffer each year, 20,000 die.
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Thai herbal medicine: Mosquito repellent
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2011
» Mosquitos breed in stagnant floodwater & bring with them dengue fever & encephalitis. Thai herbal medicines help drive mosquitos away.
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