By Michael Sappol ~ Originally published on Medicine on Screen: Films and Essays from NLM. Filariasis, a parasitic disease typically found in tropical areas, is
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Trapping Mosquitoes at Home
Mosquito control education materials from the early 20th century—from changing the landscape to chemical insecticides.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
By Ginny A. Roth ~ A marvelous thing happened on March 2, 1904. A boy by the name of Theodor Seuss Geisel was born and
Why me?
Mosquito bites can be serious, some of the insects are vectors for diseases.
Setting Our Sights on a World without Malaria
By Erika Mills Around 3.2 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—are at risk for malaria. In 2015, 214 million were infected and 438,000 died of
World Malaria Day
By Ginny A. Roth Every year on April 25th the world commemorates the global effort to control malaria by recognizing World Malaria Day, instituted by World