European officials have warned that the continent is seeing "record breaking outbreaks" this summer of the mosquito-borne illnesses West Nile virus and chikungunya. Countries affected include Spain,...

Experts discuss their research to help fight against malariaBaby Dilan lies curled against his grandmother’s chest, his curious brown eyes watching closely as she tells her story. Judith Lomayani...

Brits are now at an increased risk of suffering from bites and stings without even leaving the country, according to a GP's new warning.Dr Nisa Aslam said: "You might assume that dangerous insect...

China has recorded 10,000 cases in an outbreak of a virus that is thought to be the largest of its kind on record in the country. The chikungunya virus is spread via mosquito bites, and symptoms can...

Draconian tactics not seen since the dark days of the height of the Covid-19 pandemic are being deployed in China as a disease carried by mosquitoes threatens to run rampant. Drones, nets and scores...

If you're jetting off on holiday this year and looking for a bug repellent spray that doesn't have an overwhelming scent, shoppers have recommended The Avon Skin So Soft Dry Oil Spray. The product is...

Travellers heading to southern China have been warned to take urgent precautions including vaccinations amid a severe outbreak of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus in Guangdong province. According...

A mosquito-borne virus outbreak has infected more than 7,000 people across at least 13 cities in China, prompting authorities to introduce strict precautions reminiscent of the COVID pandemic—even...

Too hot for Santa as Lapland buckles under record heatwave5 hours agoErika BenkeBBC News, RovaniemiBBC/Erika Benke"Make sure the reindeer have plenty of water - and don't forget to drink a glass...

UK holidaymakers have been issued a stark warning as two serious diseases, Dengue and Chikungunya, have been detected in Italy, a popular tourist destination. The Foreign Office-backed Travel Health...

UK holidaymakers have been issued a stark warning as two serious diseases, Dengue and Chikungunya, have been detected in Italy, a popular tourist destination. The Foreign Office-backed Travel Health...

Holidaymakers have been issued a warning as a crucial vaccine will be 'unavailable' for the next 2-3 weeks. Sanofi has informed NaTHNaC of an impending disruption in the supply of the yellow fever...

UK households are being urged to take immediate action in their gardens as the lethal mosquito-borne Usutu virus threatens to decimate blackbird populations across the country. Ecologists are...