Chikungunya

Iceland, once a mosquito-free haven, has officially welcomed its first mosquitoes, Culiseta annulata. Scientists confirmed the discovery after a citizen science find, attributing the arrival to a warming Arctic and increased shipping. While a nuisance, these mosquitoes don't carry dangerous tropical diseases, but their presence marks a significant ecological shift.

Brazilian scientist Luciano Moreira tenderly handles a glass box of swarming mosquitoes infected with a bacterium that blocks the transmission of dengue. In the south of the country, which used to be much colder, there was no dengue before, but now there is," Moreira, 59, told AFP. The world's largest breeding factory for the mosquitoes -- nicknamed "wolbitos" after the Wolbachia bacterium they were injected with -- is located in the southern city of Curitiba.

Arthritis is a complex condition encompassing over 100 distinct diseases, not just a symptom of aging. Misdiagnosis can lead to severe organ damage. Rheumatologist Prof. Aman Sharma emphasizes the critical need for specialist evaluation, as a one-size-fits-all approach can be detrimental.

Delhi faces a significant TB challenge, with 40% of its population vulnerable to the disease. The Delhi Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights ongoing efforts to bolster healthcare infrastructure, including expanding ambulance services and increasing hospital beds. While public health spending has slightly declined, communicable disease trends remain relatively controlled.

Chikungunya is mostly not fatal but its pain can be highly traumatizing.

The unofficial figures of Chikungunya in Delhi are more than double the official figures.