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  Delhi: Chikungunya outbreak worst in 6 years; Kejriwal appeals parties to declare all-out war against mosquitoes

  India | September 19, 2016 21:00 IST

  Reeling under the menace of mosquitoes, the national capital has recorded the highest number of Chikungunya cases in the past six years. Citing the sensitivity of the situation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made a fervent

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  Najeeb Jung checks readiness of Delhi hospitals in fighting chikungunya, dengue

  India | September 18, 2016 17:09 IST

  In the wake of rising number of chikungunya and dengue cases in Delhi, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung today visited several hospitals across the city to take stock of their preparedness in dealing with the issue.

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  Death toll due to dengue, chikungunya in Delhi rises to 32; WHO slams India’s disease surveillance system

  India | September 16, 2016 7:37 IST

  Chikungunya and dengue continued to wreak havoc in Delhi with the death toll from the two vector-borne diseases climbing to 32.

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  Chikungunya in city: Delhi government set up helpline as death toll mounts to 12

  India | September 15, 2016 21:03 IST

  In what comes to an affect from increasing death toll of dengue and chikungunya patients, Delhi government has finally launched a helpline to provide medical assistance to people and help them locate nearest fever clinics.

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  Don’t panic over increasing cases of chikungunya and dengue: Union Health Minister tells Delhiites

  National | September 14, 2016 14:35 IST

  Union Health Minister JP Nadda today urged the people of Delhi not to panic over surging cases of chikungunya and dengue and focus on stopping the breeding of mosquitoes.

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  Five more chikungunya deaths in Delhi’s Apollo, toll mounts to 10

  India | September 14, 2016 19:08 IST

  Two more chikungunya deaths have been reported in New Delhi, taking the number of fatalities to seven. According to reports, both of them were men and died of complications related to the disease at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals.

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  'If you are unable to even buy a pen, resign', BJP hits back at Arvind Kejriwal

  National | September 13, 2016 19:39 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today countered the statements by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asking him to step down if he is unable to act against the rising numbers of dengue and chikungunya in

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  Delhi Health minister Satyendra Jain loses cool during press conference, denies chikungunya outbreak in Delhi

  National | September 13, 2016 19:53 IST

  Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain today denied any outbreak of chikungunya in the city and asked the media to question the MCD, LG Najeeb Jung and the central government for the three deaths caused by

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  Immature Platelet Fraction test can help avoid unwanted blood transfusion during dengue, say experts

  Lifestyle | September 06, 2016 10:28 IST

  A study by experts at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital suggests that the Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) test can prevent unwanted blood transfusion along with the complications related to the mosquito-borne viral disease. If the IPF,

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  New dengue fever vaccine could increase the disease in low affected areas, warn experts

  India | September 02, 2016 18:57 IST

  The newly licensed dengue vaccine could actually make people sick and increase the incidence of infections if used in low transmission areas, a team of international researchers has warned. An estimated 400 million people globally

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  With soaring cases, even doctors in Delhi falling prey to dengue and chikungunya

  India | September 02, 2016 10:37 IST

  As dengue and chikungunya cases continue to soar, affecting hundreds in the national capital, many doctors in the city hospitals are also suffering from the vector-borne diseases. Authorities told media on Thursday that they

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  DOs and DON'Ts to keep in mind to avoid dengue and chikungunya

  India | August 30, 2016 15:27 IST

  Delhi is currently in the midst of fighting a dangerous surge of cases chikungunya and dengue. According to latest reports, the toll of chikungunya cases in the national capital has risen to 432 and dengue

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  Fever grips Delhi: Capital hit by 432 chikungunya and 487 dengue cases

  India | August 30, 2016 12:34 IST

  With the monsoon providing conditions suitable for mosquito breeding in the capital, Delhi is witnessing a rising number of cases of chikungunya and dengue being reported from different areas of the city. As per latest

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  Health Ministry to begin awareness campaign on dengue, chikungunya

  India | August 25, 2016 10:28 IST

  The Health Ministry will start an awareness campaign on dengue and chikungunya in the wake of rising cases of the vector-borne diseases across the country, an official said on Wednesday. West Bengal has recorded

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  First dengue death reported in Delhi, total cases jump to 90; 40 in last week

  India | July 26, 2016 15:58 IST

  At least 90 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital this season, marking a spike of 80 per cent over the last week. The sudden jump has now taken the number of

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  Union Health Minister blames Odisha Government for spread of deadly dengue in State

  India | July 17, 2016 9:25 IST

  Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Faggan Singh Kulaste on Saturday blamed the Odisha Government for the spread of dengue in various parts of the state. The minister told media that

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  31 cases of dengue reported in Delhi till July 2: Report

  India | July 05, 2016 8:00 IST

  New Delhi: At least 31 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital this year with nearly half of them in the month of June, according to a municipal report released today. Three

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  No case of Zika virus reported in India: Government

  National | February 26, 2016 16:53 IST

  New Delhi: Till date, no case of Zika virus disease has been reported in India even as dengue-hit states of Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have been alerted as the same type of mosquito

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  Nanomeds, combating dengue, 3D printing trended in India

  India | December 23, 2015 12:50 IST

  Kolkata: India became the world's third country with the prowess to manufacture raw materials for nanomedicines, addressed a growing public health concern by approving a new drug for hepatitis C and made strides in 3D

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  Indrani Mukerjea may be suffering from dengue, court told

  India | October 28, 2015 15:49 IST

  Mumbai: Byculla women's prison authorities on Wednesday informed a metropolitan magistrate court here that Indrani Mukerjea, the main accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, might be suffering from dengue."We have informed the court that