Melioidosis is a rare tropical disease caused by bacteria commonly found in soil and water in Southeast Asia and northern Australia. After heavy rainfall it becomes airborne. Queensland's tropical ...

For generations, women have been the backbone of Assam’s tea industry, enduring harsh conditions, exploitation, and low wages ...

A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, beak-shaped flowers, are threatened with extinction.

Skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) cause physical impairments, and socioeconomic and mental health impacts, often exacerbated by social stigma. The WHO 2030 road map calls for integrated, ...

Malaria, dysentery, yellow fever head the list of tropical diseases to be fought in World War II by the U.S. Medical Corps. Of the three, malaria, against which there is no true prophylactic ...

As an operator, I’d confidently sell its hotels.” Ravenala Attitude: The first all-suite family resort in Mauritius features vast tropical gardens. There are nine restaurants to pick, plus a nightclub ...

Tropical cyclone Garance ... over all or part of the island,” Météo-France explained. Concerning Mauritius, it added that dangerous seas are likely and strong winds and heavy rains are ...

An unknown illness has killed more than 50 people within hours of the onset of their symptoms in northwestern Congo over the ...

A tropical storm has forced the closure of Mauritius international airport. Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam (SSR) International airport will be closed from 7pm local time on February 26 “until further ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating five hospitalizations that occurred in people who had recently received a vaccine that prevents disease caused by the ...