Dengue Outbreak In Delhi: Fine For Mosquito Breeding Increased; Beds Reserved For Dengue Patients In Hospitals
Dengue Outbreak In Delhi: CM Kejriwal has directed the Health Department to reserve beds for dengue patients and ensure adequate stock of medicines at hospitals and ‘mohalla’ clinics.
Jul 28, 2023, 15:34 PM IST
Dengue fever outbreak in Delhi: Capital logs 189 cases so far this year, 20 new cases in August
This year, Delhi has reported 189 dengue cases so far, with no reported deaths. 40 cases of malaria and 13 cases of chikungunya have also been reported
Aug 22, 2022, 19:44 PM IST
CM Adityanath Yogi calls for reactivating monitoring committees to prevent mosquito-borne diseases
CM Yogi said, “Any kind of carelessness could spiral into a scary situation. Special efforts should be made to improve surveillance. Along with the Health Department, Rural Development and Child Development departments should also stay alert.”
Oct 25, 2021, 11:55 AM IST
Zika brain damage may go undetected in pregnancy: Study
Brain damage was found in regions that generate new brain cells, and those that play a key role in memory and learning and contribute to brain health.
Feb 07, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
Relatives of Zika virus may cause birth defects
Although Zika was first identified more than 70 years ago, its ability to induce birth defects was not recognized until the massive 2015 South American epidemic, which sickened more than 1.5 million people.
Feb 01, 2018, 17:34 PM IST
Six percent of global malaria cases recorded in India: WHO
In 2016, there were an estimated 445,000 deaths from malaria globally, compared to 446,000 estimated deaths in 2015.
Nov 29, 2017, 17:40 PM IST
Two new cases of mosquito-borne chikungunya virus near Rome testo
Local health authorities on Friday confirmed two new cases and reported two suspected cases of the painful, mosquito-borne illness chikungunya in Italy's Lazio region.
Sep 16, 2017, 11:02 AM IST
Is Zika virus the new silver lining for brain cancer patients? - Read
Glioblastoma affects 12,000 people per year in the United States, and was recently diagnosed in US Senator John McCain.
Sep 06, 2017, 09:02 AM IST
More than 1000 dengue cases in Delhi – Here's how you can protect yourself from the deadly sting
Dengue and chikungunya are caused by aedes agypti mosquito, which breeds in clear water. Anopheles mosquito, which causes malaria, can breed in both fresh and muddy water.
Sep 05, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Dengue cases cross 1000 mark in Delhi, 524 of malaria
A 12-year-old boy had succumbed to dengue shock syndrome on August 1 at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, the first death due to the vector-borne disease reported in the city this year.
Sep 04, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
Dengue on the rise in Delhi – Common symptoms, preventive measures
Dengue is a viral infection commonly spread by the Aedes mosquito.
Aug 29, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
Diabetics, be warned! An infected mosquito's sting can be fatal for you – Here's why
It is important for people with existing complications to stay safe and take preventive measures to avoid becoming susceptible to mosquito borne illnesses or swine flu.
Aug 28, 2017, 19:01 PM IST
More potent, safer Zika vaccine developed
The team's protein-based vaccine uses the smallest and most unique part of the Zika virus that can still elicit a potent and robust immune response.
Aug 12, 2017, 17:08 PM IST
Common mosquito can transmit Zika virus too, say Brazilian scientists
While the virus is not fatal to humans, it has been linked to serious birth defects in infants born to women who were exposed to the mosquito-borne disease, mainly through bites.
Aug 10, 2017, 13:35 PM IST
Swine flu: Delhi sees as many as 320 H1N1 virus cases amid battle with vector-borne diseases
Symptoms of H1N1 infection include fever, cough, nasal secretion, fatigue, headache, body ache and sore throat.
Jul 26, 2017, 10:36 AM IST
Potential drug to fight Zika virus dicovered by Spanish scientists!
The molecular structure of the proteins involved in the Zika virus' replication process was first described only a year ago.
Jul 23, 2017, 11:40 AM IST
Australia to help Sri Lanka fight worst-ever dengue outbreak
The number of infections nationwide is already 38 per cent higher than last year, when 55,150 people were diagnosed with dengue and 97 died, according to the Health Ministry.
Jul 20, 2017, 14:24 PM IST
Eradication of mosquitoes not the right solution to get rid of vector-borne diseases, say scientists! - Know why
Instead of their eradication, their ability to transmit diseases should be suppressed – completely wiping out the species may have wider effects.
Jul 14, 2017, 09:41 AM IST
Dengue and chikungunya: Delhi HC asks AAP govt 'why should people suffer?'
The development came as the HC was hearing several petitions seeking action taken by the Delhi government and civic authorities to stop the spread of dengue and chikungunya.
Jun 27, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
Government allows Delhi hospitals to raise bed capacity by 10-20 percent
The Minister said the Health Department will run media campaigns to spread public awareness on dengue and chikungunya and by putting up hoardings.
Jun 24, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
