Sri Lanka is facing a significant public health challenge as a sharp increase in dengue infections places mounting pressure on the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Health authorities are grappling with a surge in cases across several regions, prompting renewed concerns about disease management, hospital capacity, and long-term prevention strategies. The outbreak has emerged as one of...
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Ivermectin Pill Slashes Malaria Cases by 26% in Groundbreaking African Study
A large-scale clinical study has found that ivermectin, a drug long used to treat parasitic diseases like river blindness and scabies, can significantly reduce malaria transmission when given to entire communities. According to results from the BOHEMIA trial, the mass drug administration (MDA) of ivermectin led to a 26% reduction in new malaria infections, even...