79 Chikungunya, 24 dengue cases in Delhi in 2017
At least 79 cases of chikungunya and 24 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi just three months since January 1, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation has said.
Apr 11, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
Chikungunya in Delhi: Drug firm Zydus Cadila announces partnership with Takeda for vaccine!
According to the latest figures, 1,568 cases of chikungunya were reported in just one week till September 17 – an increase of nearly 150 percent over the preceding week.
Sep 20, 2016, 13:12 PM IST
Five must-know facts about chikungunya fever!
Till date, chikungunya, which was first reported in 1952, has claimed 12 lives in the national capital this season.
Sep 15, 2016, 13:08 PM IST
Chikungunya-dengue outbreak in Delhi: Key facts and updates you should know!
As dengue and chikungunya cases continue to rise in the city, the Delhi government has been criticised for failing to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding, like fogging and door-to-door sensitisation.
Sep 14, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: 4 deaths in 24 hours; toll rises to 5
On Monday, a 65-year-old man from Ghaziabad has succumbed to chikungunya at Ganga Ram Hospital, becoming the first victim of vector-borne disease in the national capital.
Sep 13, 2016, 11:56 AM IST
Chikungunya cases mount to 1057, nearly 90% rise in one week
Safdarjung Hospital which received over a thousand patients in its fever clinics till recently, has reported 328 dengue cases and 532 chikungunya cases this season, a senior official of the hospital told PTI.
Sep 12, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: What you need to know, why it is so dangerous for the elderly!
Chikungunya is a viral illness, primarily transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes, predominantly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus - two species which can also transmit other mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue.
Sep 09, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
Delhi: Chikungunya cases on rise, AIIMS tests 885 blood samples positive
Several hospitals in the national capital are reporting increasing cases of chikungunya, including at Safdarjung Hospital where three deaths due to dengue and one due to malaria have taken place this season.
Sep 08, 2016, 15:59 PM IST
Dengue, chikungunya, malaria in Delhi: Symptoms, tips to beat mosquito-borne diseases!
This season, many states across the country, including Delhi, are grappling with rising cases of mosquito-borne illnesses, mainly dengue, chikungunya, and malaria.
Sep 07, 2016, 12:18 PM IST
Chikungunya joint pain: Try these home remedies for fast relief!
Usually, chikungunya joint pain lasts for about a week or two. However, in some cases it can also persist for months or even longer.
Sep 06, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
Five effective natural home remedies for treating chikungunya!
Here are some effective natural home remedies for chikungunya fever.
Aug 30, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
