Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics

Raw Story  

Bangladesh is struggling to tamp down a surge in dengue cases as climate change turns the disease into a year-round crisis, leaving some pediatric wards packed with children squeezed two to a bed. "Normally, around this time, we would expect the flow of patients to ebb," said Fazlul Haque, walking through a ward crowded with dengue patients at Dhaka's Shaheed Sohrawardi Medical College. "We get dengue patients almost every month," said Sabina Tabassum Anika, the doctor running the children's dengue ward. Cases are lower than last year, when more than 1,000 died, but dengue deaths are now being recorded nearly every month, medics say.

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Urgent warning over 'record high' levels of killer 'bone breaker' virus landing in the UK
2 days, 1 hour ago

Urgent warning over 'record high' levels of killer 'bone breaker' virus landing in the UK

Daily Mail  

A record number of deadly dengue fever cases were imported into Britain last year, official data shows. Dengue is normally transmitted by mosquito bites, but exposure to infected blood can also result in people catching the virus Dengue can be fatal, depending on the severity of illness and if patients receive treatment. Dengue is a potentially deadly virus passed to …

CDC warns US travellers of growing Dengue threat. Here's what you need to know
1 week, 1 day ago

CDC warns US travellers of growing Dengue threat. Here's what you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning about the increasing number of dengue fever cases among U.S. travellers, with expectations that the numbers will continue to rise throughout the year. CDC warns of rise in dengue fever cases among US travellers CDC cited a "record number" of cases reported among travellers in 2024, totalling 3,484 cases. …

Dengue Outbreak In Fiji, Western Division Records Maximum Cases
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dengue Outbreak In Fiji, Western Division Records Maximum Cases

ABP News  

Suva, March 13 Fiji's Health Ministry has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the Western Division, where the highest number of cases have been reported. As of February 23, Fiji has recorded a total of 2,436 dengue cases, with 1,411 confirmed infections from the Western Division. The ministry has launched targeted interventions across the affected divisions, where public health teams …

How climate change is spreading dengue across the world
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How climate change is spreading dengue across the world

India Today  

A new study has revealed insights into how weather influences spread of dengue fever across the world. As per the World Health Organisation report, dengue cases surged from 4.1 million in 2023 to over 10.6 million in 2024 in North and South America alone. The length of the dry season affects mosquito breeding—a longer dry season leads to more mosquito …

Ernakulam records three dengue deaths in January
2 months ago

Ernakulam records three dengue deaths in January

The Hindu  

Four persons have succumbed to dengue and leptospirosis in Ernakulam since January 1. Ernakulam had an average of nearly 13 dengue cases daily since January 1. The areas that reported the cases include Edakochi, Panangad, Ponnurunni, Choornikkara, Kalamassery, Nedumbassery, Kakkanad, Thammanam, Vennala, Njarakkal, Chowara, Kanjoor, Keezhmad, Thrikkakara, Udayamperoor, Aarakunnam, Binanipuram, Edappally, Vazhakkulam, and Eroor. The number of leptospirosis cases remains …

Rising temperatures link with rising dengue, researchers build early warning system
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2 months ago

Rising temperatures link with rising dengue, researchers build early warning system

The Hindu  

A latest study reveals that a combination of warm temperatures above 27 degrees Celsius, moderate and evenly distributed rainfall, and humidity levels between 60% and 78% during the monsoon season increases dengue incidences and deaths. It is hence important to individually assess the climate-dengue relationship for each region using available health data.” Monsoon rains and dengue Roxy Mathew Koll said …

Rising temperatures increases dengue cases, says study
2 months, 1 week ago

Rising temperatures increases dengue cases, says study

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change. The study set off the alarm that, in the absence of timely interventions, rising temperatures and fluctuating monsoon rainfall could increase dengue-related deaths by 13% by 2030 and 23–40% by …

Mosquito-borne dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis detected in Queensland
2 months, 1 week ago

Mosquito-borne dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis detected in Queensland

ABC  

An elderly Townsville man has been hospitalised with dengue fever, marking the region's first breakthrough case of the mosquito-borne virus in five years. There have been just two cases of dengue fever in the north Queensland city since 2013 following a successful elimination program. Townsville Public Health Unit director Steven Donohue said the dengue case was unusual as local dengue …

Pune recorded highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune recorded highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024

Hindustan Times  

Pune city recorded its highest-ever caseload of vector-borne diseases in 2024; with 382 cases of dengue, 485 cases of chikungunya, 109 cases of Zika virus, and 21 cases of malaria. This persistence especially underscores the reasonableness of concern regarding the long-term complications possible in chikungunya and how differential diagnosis and care could significantly make a difference in managing after-effects.” Professor …

In T.N., where dengue cases hit 26,000 this year, tracking every case, forecasting outbreaks is helping prevent deaths
3 months ago

In T.N., where dengue cases hit 26,000 this year, tracking every case, forecasting outbreaks is helping prevent deaths

The Hindu  

In 2024, over 26,000 cases of dengue were recorded in Tamil Nadu. As of December 26, Tamil Nadu has recorded 26,740 cases of dengue and 13 deaths according to data from the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. Source: WHO Cases throughout the year In fact, public health officials, who took up a retrospective study of dengue cases in …

Dengue Challenge Grows for City: Study
3 months ago

Dengue Challenge Grows for City: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s battle with dengue fever has intensified, with positivity rates soaring from 2.49 per cent in 2015 to 29.23 per cent by 2018. These findings from a study titled ‘Epidemiological Analysis of Dengue Fever’ in Hyderabad 2015-2018 highlight the growing challenge: fever tests are being conducted, yet the virus is spreading more aggressively. The study attributed the crisis to …

Delhi records three more dengue deaths, count rises to eight this year
3 months, 1 week ago

Delhi records three more dengue deaths, count rises to eight this year

India TV News  

Delhi has reported three more dengue-related deaths in the past week, bringing the total fatalities caused by the mosquito-borne disease to eight in 2024, as per official data. South Delhi has reported the highest number of dengue cases this year, with 768 infections recorded so far. MCD increases expenditure on dengue control measures Earlier this month, the Municipal Corporation of …

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Dengue fever is sweeping across the Caribbean and the Americas, with a record 12.6 million suspected cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus reported this year, nearly triple the number from last year, health officials said Tuesday. The number of cases in the region, which includes the United States, is the highest reported since record keeping began …

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dengue fever is sweeping across …

Delhi’s Dengue cases drop to 5,700, but Malaria and Chikungunya surge by 99% from 2023
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s Dengue cases drop to 5,700, but Malaria and Chikungunya surge by 99% from 2023

Live Mint  

Delhi has been grappling with a significant increase in mosquito-borne diseases, with cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya reaching alarming levels. Although dengue cases have decreased from 2023's tally of 9,266, the city is now seeing a rise in other mosquito-borne diseases, with malaria and chikungunya reaching their highest levels in recent years. Japanese Encephalitis Case Triggers Increased Measures Apart …

Delhi’s dengue tally hits 5,701, malaria cases highest in 5 yrs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi’s dengue tally hits 5,701, malaria cases highest in 5 yrs

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has recorded 319 dengue cases in the past week, taking the total count for the year to 5,701, according to a Municipal Corporation of Delhi report on vector-borne diseases released on November 30. The report also highlighted 766 malaria cases and 226 chikungunya cases this year till November 30—both the highest figures recorded in at least the last five …

Gautam Budh Nagar records 583 dengue, 113 malaria cases till Nov 2024
4 months ago

Gautam Budh Nagar records 583 dengue, 113 malaria cases till Nov 2024

Hindustan Times  

Greater Budh Nagar authorities said that they have recorded 583 cases of dengue from January to date, calling it a decline in the number of infections. The rise in malaria cases could be due to inadequate drainage during monsoon and an increase in rural exposure, said an official. “The decline in dengue cases this year compared to previous years can …

Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever
4 months ago

Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever

NPR  

Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever toggle caption Juan Carlos Cisneros/AFP via Getty Images In 2023, some 6 million cases of dengue fever were reported worldwide — more than ever before. Over that time period, climate change increased the caseload by roughly 20% across the 21 countries in the study — all places where dengue …

407 dead in climate change-boosted dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, healthcare system overwhelmed
4 months, 1 week ago

407 dead in climate change-boosted dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, healthcare system overwhelmed

Firstpost  

Over 400 dengue deaths have been reported in Bangladesh in 2024 as climate change fuels rising temperatures and extended monsoon seasons, creating ideal conditions for mosquito-borne infections Currently, 90 countries are experiencing active dengue transmission in 2024, although not all cases have been formally reported. An overwhelmed healthcare system The crisis follows last year’s record-breaking toll, with 1,705 deaths and …

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue cases decline in Lucknow

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in the state capital have finally started declining with the number of daily cases showing a steady decrease. According to experts, the upcoming winters is the cause for reduction in number of active dengue cases reported by the chief medical officer’s office in a day. Dr Vineeta Mittal, president of the Indian Medical Association and nodal officer for …

Delhi sees 472 more dengue cases, total count at 4,533
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi sees 472 more dengue cases, total count at 4,533

Hindustan Times  

As many as 472 dengue cases were recorded in the city over the last week, taking the overall count this year between January 1 and November 9 to 4,533, according to the weekly report of Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Delhi had recorded 9,266 dengue cases and 19 deaths overall in 2023, making it the third worst dengue outbreak in the …

Delhi witnesses surge in Dengue cases: 472 cases in last week, 3 deaths this year so far
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi witnesses surge in Dengue cases: 472 cases in last week, 3 deaths this year so far

India TV News  

The national capital is witnessing a sharp surge in Dengue caes with 472 dengue cases being reported in the last week and 3 deaths this year so far. It should be noted that the national capital recorded a total of 9,266 cases of Dengue in 2023 while the death toll was 19, the report said. So far in 2024, 4,533 …

Ludhiana reports 44 dengue cases in just 6 days
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana reports 44 dengue cases in just 6 days

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in Ludhiana have surpassed 300 this year, with 44 cases surfacing in the first six days of November. Earlier, Aedes aegypti, the species of mosquitoes, which causes dengue infection couldn’t serve in temperatures below 20 degree Celsius. District epidemiologist Dr Sheetal Narang said, “Last year, the cases started to rise in August itself but this time, the spike …

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Wednesday confirmed that the overall count for the number of dengue infections in the city has crossed the 4,000-mark in 2024, with 467 new cases reported in the weekly cycle ending on November 2. Of the 4,061 dengue cases in this year, 2,431 cases were reported in October alone According to the weekly vector …

Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 12,000 dengue cases reported in Ernakulam since January

The Hindu  

Ernakulam has reported a total of around 12,000 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever since January 2024. The district recorded 325 confirmed cases of leptospirosis from January onwards, with around 250 suspected cases. Around 490 confirmed cases of Hepatitis A were reported over the past 10 months, with nearly 680 suspected cases. Since January, there have been 227 cases …

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50
5 months ago

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases in Lucknow continue to rise, with daily cases exceeding 50 for the past fortnight. Despite city doctors' predictions of a decline in cases leading up to Diwali, the number of daily cases remains high, with the city recording over 60 cases in the past 24 hours. While the dengue wards in the government hospitals are still packed, the …

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention
5 months ago

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention

The Hindu  

Tiruchi Corporation is stepping up efforts to detect and check dengue during the monsoon. The corporation has identified 43 hot spots in the city where dengue is prevalent and has implemented various preventive measures to reduce the spread of the disease. These measures include spraying insecticides, anti-mosquito fogging, dusting chlorine, conducting special camps, and sending live mosquito samples to check …

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action
5 months, 1 week ago

Urban Development Minister Highlights Dengue Awareness, Calls for Action

Hindustan Times  

Urban development minister AK Sharma chaired a meeting to discuss dengue awareness and control measures. The meeting focused on addressing water stagnation issues, implementing preventive measures, and raising public awareness. Key officials from the health department, urban local bodies, and RWA (Resident Welfare Association) officials were present to provide updates and discuss strategies for dengue prevention and control.

Sudan Grapples with a Health Crisis: Rising Cholera and Dengue Cases
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan Grapples with a Health Crisis: Rising Cholera and Dengue Cases

China Daily  

Cholera and dengue cases continue to rise in Sudan, with the number of cases reaching 21,806 and 1,329, respectively. The outbreak has affected 11 states, with Kassala State registering the highest number of cases. The health authorities have launched a campaign to combat the disease, but international and regional organizations and local authorities need to take immediate action to address …

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported

Hindustan Times  

The capital city reported 61 new active dengue cases and 4 new malaria cases in the past 24 hours, in the capital city in the last 24 hours, according to information shared by the office of chief medical officer on Sunday. Furthermore, during a field visit by the city malaria unit over the weekend, 12 houses were identified on Sunday …

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases shot up in the district in September with 35 cases recorded only in the last month of the total 81 cases registered so far this year. District epidemiologist Dr Sheetal Narang said that the season with temperature ranging between 25-35 degrees Celsius and high humidity offers an ideal breeding atmosphere for dengue causing mosquitoes. “This year most of …

Ludhiana logs sharp decline in dengue cases; reports 74 so far
6 months ago

Ludhiana logs sharp decline in dengue cases; reports 74 so far

Hindustan Times  

The district has recorded 74 dengue cases this year between January 1 and September 27, according to data provided by the health department. According to a health department official, only one person was admitted for treatment in Ludhiana on Friday, whereas others have recovered so far with no suspected deaths. According to a health department official, only one person was …

Karnataka govt declares Dengue as an epidemic
6 months ago

Karnataka govt declares Dengue as an epidemic

Op India  

On Tuesday, 3rd September, the Karnataka government declared dengue fever an epidemic disease in light of a surge in cases across the state. Due to the surge in dengue cases, the Government of Karnataka has declared dengue an epidemic disease in the state. To enhance prevention efforts, the following regulations are being enforced: •All landowners, occupiers and builders must take …

Guangzhou takes action to curb dengue fever cases
6 months ago

Guangzhou takes action to curb dengue fever cases

China Daily  

The center for disease control and prevention in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, has called on all residents to participate in preventing and controlling the spread of dengue fever in the southern metropolis. Timely testing and investigations of the dengue virus NS1 antigen should be carried out to facilitate early diagnoses, reporting, isolation and treatment when suspected dengue fever cases …

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation
6 months ago

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation

The Hindu  

Over 300 cases of dengue were reported in the city over the past seven days, taking the total number of cases in the national capital so far this year to 1,229, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi stated in a report on Tuesday. A total of 651 cases of dengue have been detected in the Capital this month, while 256 cases …

Dengue fever infection cluster in Taiwan expands to six cases
6 months ago

Dengue fever infection cluster in Taiwan expands to six cases

China Daily  

TAIPEI -- Taiwan's disease control department reported two new local dengue fever cases on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the latest infection cluster to six. This dengue fever infection cluster was first in northern Taiwan this year. The island's environmental department warned Tuesday that recent heavy rainfalls on the island have resulted in water accumulation, and the …

Guangdong combats spike in dengue fever cases
6 months ago

Guangdong combats spike in dengue fever cases

China Daily  

Guangdong is working to prevent and control the spread of dengue fever after the southern province reported 775 dengue fever cases from Sept 9 to 15, up 73 cases from the previous week. The dengue fever cases included 768 locally infected cases and seven imported ones, according to a statement released by the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and …

Four more dengue cases found in Prayagraj, count rises to 49
6 months, 1 week ago

Four more dengue cases found in Prayagraj, count rises to 49

Hindustan Times  

Four more dengue cases were reported in Prayagraj district on Friday, taking the caseload to 49 this season. Eight dengue cases are active, while five are undergoing treatment at home three others were admitted in different hospitals. Currently, eight dengue cases are active, while five are undergoing treatment at home three others were admitted in different hospitals. Meanwhile, district malaria …

Dengue cases rise to 54 in GB Nagar, malaria at 80 this year
6 months, 1 week ago

Dengue cases rise to 54 in GB Nagar, malaria at 80 this year

Hindustan Times  

The number of dengue cases reported in Gautam Budh Nagar district this year touched 54, while malaria cases have reached 80, said health department officials on Wednesday. 974 dengue cases were reported from across the district in 2023, while 468 dengue cases were reported in 2022. To be sure, 974 dengue cases were reported from across the district in 2023, …

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors
6 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Following the dengue panic at the beginning of this year’s monsoon, chikungunya has now turned into a bigger menace in terms of vector-borne diseases in Hyderabad. As per the official data of the state health department, 6,405 dengue,178 chikungunya, 200 malaria and 6,192 fever cases have been recorded in Telangana from January to August 31. Although influenza continues to …

Three dengue deaths reported in Ernakulam over past four weeks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Three dengue deaths reported in Ernakulam over past four weeks

The Hindu  

Ernakulam has reported three deaths due to dengue fever over the past four weeks. The district reported a total of 1,043 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever since August 24. The highest number of dengue cases over the past week was reported on August 30. The regions that reported the highest number of cases on August 30 included Aluva, …

Telangana: Nizamabad hospitals sees rise in viral cases
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Nizamabad hospitals sees rise in viral cases

Deccan Chronicle  

The beginning of monsoon generally sees seasonal diseases in rural as well as urban areas. But, this time, the continuous rise in viral fevers, including dengue, is worrying the common man and the authorities.Patients from Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Nirmal, Jagtial and neighbouring Nanded district of Maharashtra are coming in scores to Nizamabad either to get admitted to the Government General Hospital …

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Over 94% drop in cases of dengue were recorded this year, the New Delhi Municipal Council said on Friday. According to the data released by the civic body, seven cases of dengue were recorded till August 29, in comparison to 131 of the last year. NDMC Member Kuljeet Singh Chahal said that the NDMC is making all efforts …

Dengue surge | Control measures intensified in Coimbatore district
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue surge | Control measures intensified in Coimbatore district

The Hindu  

The Health Department has intensified control measures against dengue in Coimbatore district following a gradual rise in the number of cases. Health Department officials say that the number of dengue cases reported this year is higher than that of the previous year due to various factors, primarily because of prolonged rain of the southwest monsoon. To deal with the current …

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

Karnataka notifies dengue as epidemic disease after unprecedented 25,408 cases reported in 2024 With an unprecedented 25,408 dengue cases reported in the State this year, Karnataka has notified dengue fever, including severe forms of this vector borne disease, as an Epidemic Disease. Government to place report on alleged irregularities in Covid-19 pandemic management before Cabinet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the …

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases

India TV News  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, the state government on Tuesday notified dengue fever, including severe forms of it, as an epidemic disease and made regulations to amend the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Regulations 2020. 10 beds in a ward must be allotted at every hospital for dengue cases.Free mosquito nets must be provided to slum residents." The state …

Dengue cases gradually increasing in Tamil Nadu, say health officials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue cases gradually increasing in Tamil Nadu, say health officials

The Hindu  

In eight months, Tamil Nadu has recorded 11,538 cases of dengue and four deaths, crossing the 10,000-mark after a span of six years. In view of the upcoming northeast monsoon and the slow rise in fresh cases, the Health Department and others, including the Municipal Administration and Water Supply and Rural Development, are gearing up to implement preventive and control …

Dengue cases in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue cases in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August

The Hindu  

Telangana has reported a total of 6,405 dengue cases up to August 31, according to the Director of Public Health and Family Welfare. As of August 21, there were 4,648 dengue cases, indicating that 1,757 new cases were recorded in the last 10 days of August, accounting for 27.4% of the total cases. As part of the ongoing fever survey …

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam
6 months, 4 weeks ago

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

Ernakulam reported around 1,250 confirmed and suspected cases of dengue fever over the past two weeks. There seems to be no respite from the spike in cases as the district accounted for an average 28% of the total confirmed cases reported in the State between August 15 and August 29. From August 1 to 10, the total number of confirmed …

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