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  US issues warning as dengue cases ramp up worldwide, 5 ways to prevent this viral fever

  Health | June 26, 2024 10:36 IST

  Stay informed on the global rise in dengue cases as the US issues a warning. Learn effective prevention strategies with these five essential tips to safeguard against this viral fever.

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  When is National Dengue Day 2024? Know date, theme, history, significance and more

  Health | May 16, 2024 6:53 IST

  National Dengue Day is observed every year on May 16th. This year, it falls on a Thursday. The day serves as a critical reminder for individuals and communities to take proactive steps in preventing the spread of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection.

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  Punjab: Class 8 to 12 students on inspection duties every Friday for Dengue Prevention

  Education | December 06, 2023 16:48 IST

  Every Friday, students from classes 8 to 12 in Punjab will inspect homes near their schools to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases and save lives. More details can be checked here.

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  Now, dengue outbreak fear grips Madhya Pradesh

  India | September 13, 2021 18:00 IST

  The BJP government in the state will launch "Dengue se Jung Janata Ke Sang" campaign on Wednesday to spread awareness among the people in the fight against dengue. The number of dengue patients have risen in the last few days.  

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  No death from dengue this year in Delhi, campaign a success: Satyendar Jain

  India | October 28, 2020 8:19 IST

  Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Tuesday said no dengue-related death has been reported in the national capital this year and credited the Arvind Kejriwal government's anti-dengue campaign for this.

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  10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute anti-dengue campaign garners support from celebrities

  India | October 25, 2020 8:15 IST

  The eighth week of the 10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute anti-dengue campaign will garner support from celebrities such as Shankar Mahadevan, who will be encouraging the citizens of Delhi to religiously follow the Dengue prevention guidelines such as inspecting their residences for signs of stagnant water, draining the accumulated water or adding a layer of oil/petrol to it to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.

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  '10 Hafte, 10 Baje, 10 Minute', Kejriwal's campaign against Dengue

  India | September 22, 2019 13:29 IST

  Delhi minister Gopal Rai said he urged his friends to inspect their houses. His colleague, Rajendra Pal Gautam also tweeted pictures of him cleaning a water pot as a measure against mosquito-breeding.

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  Arvind Kejriwal asks Centre to participate in anti-dengue drive

  India | September 16, 2019 16:22 IST

  Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday wrote to Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan urging the Central government to participate in the anti-dengue awareness campaign, '10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute', to ensure the prevention of vector-borne diseases in the national capital

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  Delhi targets zero dengue deaths; CM Arvind Kejriwal launches campaign

  India | August 28, 2019 19:50 IST

  Making the announcement, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people to give 10 minutes every Sunday towards curbing mosquito breeding in their homes. He said for 10 Sundays between September 1 and November 15 -- the peak season for the diseases -- he will check his own home at 10 a.m. for 10 minutes to ensure there is no stagnant water for dengue mosquitoes to breed.

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  Campaign launched against dengue in Delhi

  India | August 07, 2014 21:29 IST

  New Delhi: A month-long campaign using videos, folk media, pamphlets and cleanliness drive was launched in Delhi Thursday to educate people about dengue and its symptoms.Aimed at spreading awareness on preventive measures against dengue across