Dengue
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West Bengal govt directs districts to ensure cleanliness amid rise in dengue cases
Kolkata | Sep 25, 2023, 08:44 PM ISTChief Secretary HK Dwivedi chaired a meeting with all district magistrates, the commissioner of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) and chief medical officers of health (CMOHs), on the direction of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, over the rise in dengue cases.
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West Bengal: 12-year-old girl tests positive for dengue in Kolkata, dies in hospital
Kolkata | Sep 24, 2023, 09:43 AM ISTKolkata dengue cases: The girl, identified as Dona Das, a class VII student, was suffering from a high fever for the last seven days, and was taken to the MR Bangur Hospital this morning, an official said.
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Dengue cases surge in Delhi NCR, prevention tips to follow
Health | Sep 21, 2023, 07:40 PM ISTIt is important to be aware of the preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of contracting dengue.
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Four-year-old boy dies of dengue in Tamil Nadu, opposition calls out government for negligence
Tamil Nadu | Sep 10, 2023, 10:20 PM ISTTamil Nadu: Following the death of the boy, residents of his locality in Maduravoyal tried to stage a road roko on the busy Chennai-Bengaluru highway demanding better amenities in their area
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Delhi govt to launch vector campaign after G20 Summit conclusion as dengue cases rise
Delhi | Sep 08, 2023, 04:49 PM ISTAccording to Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj, the public awareness campaign will be named as ‘'Ten weeks, Ten Minutes at Ten'.
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Dengue virus turns virulent under higher temperature, finds study
Health | Aug 23, 2023, 06:35 PM ISTDengue is a viral infection caused by DENV and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
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Dengue cases rise in India amid heavy rain, here's how to safe
Health | Aug 01, 2023, 05:50 PM ISTWith the number of reported cases of dengue on the rise in India, it’s more important than ever to take steps to protect yourself and your family from this potentially deadly disease.
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal chairs meetings amid rising cases of dengue, other vector-borne diseases
Delhi | Jul 28, 2023, 02:48 PM ISTDelhi has nearly reported 190 dengue cases in the national capital this year till July 22, which is the highest for the period since 2018.
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Delhi govt restricts sale of painkillers without doctor’s prescription | HERE is why
Delhi | Jul 21, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTDelhi government’s Department of Drugs Control said that the pharmacies can only sell these medicines only against the prescription issued by a registered medical practitioner.
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Dengue to Chikungunya: 5 common monsoon diseases and prevention tips
Health | Jul 11, 2023, 01:25 PM ISTApart from Dengue and Chikungunya, these are just some of the common monsoon diseases that you should be aware of during monsoon season.
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Odisha govt asks hospitals to keep beds, medicines handy amid rising dengue cases
India | Jul 01, 2023, 11:24 PM ISThubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) Health Officer Dilip Kumar Bisoi said steps were being taken to prevent the spread of dengue.
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Malaria vs Dengue: Causes, Key differences, treatments and prevention
Health | May 18, 2023, 01:14 PM ISTMany people mistakenly believe that Dengue and Malaria have the same source. Contrary to popular assumption, they each have distinct symptoms as well as unique medical care.
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National Dengue Day 2023: Significance, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention of Mosquito-borne disease
Health | May 16, 2023, 08:04 AM ISTNational Dengue Day 2023: Dengue fever is a viral disease that spreads through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito and is caused by the dengue virus (DENV).
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Dengue cases in Delhi 2022: National capital registers 4,469 cases; nine patients died, informs MCD
India | Jan 05, 2023, 02:08 PM ISTDengue cases in Delhi 2022: "In the last week of December, 1 case of Chikungunya was reported till December 31. 48 cases of chikungunya were reported in the last year, while no one died due to chikungunya," read the MCD data.
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Dengue on the rise in Delhi; death toll rises to 7, total cases over 4,300
India | Dec 26, 2022, 08:11 PM ISTDengue in Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said that the city had recorded five deaths between September and November.
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Dengue surge in Delhi, 3,800 cases reported so far; malaria, chikungunya matter of concern too
India | Dec 12, 2022, 04:28 PM ISTDengue Cases in Delhi: Dengue has become a matter of concern for the national capital. The rise in cases is making the situation worse.
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Uttar Pradesh govt issues measures to curb dengue among school students | Details
India | Nov 14, 2022, 01:16 PM ISTIf any child has developed symptoms like fever, they should be treated immediately, said a statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government.
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Yashraj Mukhate's rap song 'Machchar' is the perfect response to mosquitos this dengue season
Trending | Nov 04, 2022, 07:54 PM ISTInternet sensation Yashraj Mukhate, known for making quirky songs, has released a new song titled 'Machchar'. It has gone viral on social media.
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Delhi reports first death due to dengue this year; over 1,200 cases in Oct
India | Nov 02, 2022, 01:12 PM ISTAccording to the MCD report issued on Monday, Delhi recorded 23 dengue cases in January, 16 in February, 22 in March, 20 in April, 30 in May, 32 in June, 26 in July and 75 in August, this year.
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Delhi: Many dengue patients developing complications like liver dysfunction, say doctors
India | Oct 26, 2022, 08:06 PM ISTDelhi: Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister, said that the government is monitoring the situation. He further said that although cases are rising there have not been any fatalities so far.