Chikungunya outbreak in Dhaka due to sporadic rains
ASM Alamgir, Senior Scientific Officer of Bangladesh's disease monitoring arm, Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), has confirmed the outbreak, bdnews24 reported.
May 17, 2017, 20:08 PM IST
Rise in dengue, chikungunya cases: Delhi HC to hear plea over menace in national capital today
Amid rising cases of dengue and chikungunya in the national capital following the outbreak, the Delhi High Court will on Tuesday day hear the matter in connection with the growing mosquito-borne menace.
May 16, 2017, 10:26 AM IST
Delhi govt gears up to prevent dengue, chikungunya outbreak
The Delhi government has ordered inspection of construction sites and its residential colonies here to check breeding grounds for mosquitoes as it gears up to prevent possible outbreak of dengue and chikungunya.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:54 AM IST
Now, special 'Terminator' train to combat dengue, chikungunya in Delhi from Sept 23
The moves aims at curbing mosquito breeding in comparatively unhygienic areas and slums alongside the railway lines in the national capital.
Sep 21, 2016, 13:19 PM IST
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain remains defiant, says no one can die from Chikungunya, cites Google
Resolute on his stand, Delhi`s Health Minister, Satyendra Jain, has reiterated that Chikungunya cannot cause deaths, and added that this is a fact that is available on Google, and not his opinion.
Sep 15, 2016, 13:13 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
Suffering from chikungunya? Eat these foods to recover fast!
Taking plenty of fluids in the form of water, soups, dals and broths can help flush out virus fast from the body.
Sep 13, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Dengue, Chikungunya outbreak: What you can do to protect yourself from these vectors!
Ever since the monsoon season hit Delhi, it has led to a staggering rise in mosquito-breeding because of which, dengue and chikungunya are spreading like wildfire.
Sep 12, 2016, 19:25 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
Chikungunya outbreak in Delhi: Symptoms, tips to stay safe!
Symptoms of chikungunya virus infection include fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.
Aug 23, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
