Dengue cases set a new record in the Americas this year as deaths also surge
4 weeks, 1 day 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 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 in 1980, PAHO director Jarbas Barbosa said at a news conference. Dengue cases usually surge during the wet season, but by late March, Puerto Rico already had declared an epidemic, with officials warning last month that it cannot be controlled unless residents cooperate. This year, more than one-third of cases in Costa Rica, Mexico and Paraguay have been reported in children younger than 15, with Guatemala reporting a high number of child deaths, Barbosa said.

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Delhi records three more dengue deaths, count rises to eight this year
3 weeks 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
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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

Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever
1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 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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1 month, 4 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
1 month, 4 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 …

Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics
2 months 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 …

MCD report: Dengue cases cross 4,000-mark for 2024
2 months 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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2 months 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change

NPR  

Dengue fever is rare in L.A. That could start to change because of climate change toggle caption John Moore/Getty Images Manuel Lara is hunting for mosquitos. An invasive species, the Aedes mosquito is relatively new to Southern California — and it can spread a disease that historically could not be caught within the region: dengue fever. This autumn, Los Angeles …

Ludhiana: 35 dengue cases logged in September, district count reaches 81
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Los Angeles area sees more dengue fever in people bitten by local mosquitoes

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Health officials warned Wednesday that the Los Angeles area is seeing more dengue fever cases in people who have not traveled outside the U.S. mainland, a year after the first such case was reported in California. Public health officials said at least three people apparently became ill with dengue this month after being bitten by mosquitoes in …

Dengue cases rise to 54 in GB Nagar, malaria at 80 this year
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 4 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, …

Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park
4 months ago

Rare local case of mosquito-borne dengue virus confirmed in Baldwin Park

LA Times  

A case of locally transmitted dengue was confirmed in the San Gabriel Valley on Monday. A rare case of dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, was confirmed in Baldwin Park on Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in L.A. County remains low, public health officials said …

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

Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases
4 months 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 …

No respite from spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad
4 months, 1 week ago

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: While July recorded a good number of dengue cases, August has seen a different trend in the spread of viral diseases. The reason for this change could be better management of dengue cases this year, doctors said. Dengue fevers have come down a bit, and there is an increase in the number of Chikungunya cases,” said Dr Aarathi Bellary, …

Bitten by the Bug
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bitten by the Bug

New Indian Express  

Sanjana Salunkhe and her family moved from Mumbai’s crowded Andheri suburb to an upscale ground-floor apartment in Richmond Town, Bengaluru, shortly after the Covid-19 pandemic. With the mosquito problem persisting in the locality and no fumigation or intervention from local authorities, Salunkhe and her family have decided to move to another area of Bengaluru with fewer dengue cases. On August …

Major milestone for India’s dengue shot as Phase 3 trials begin
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Major milestone for India’s dengue shot as Phase 3 trials begin

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Council of Medical Research and Panacea Biotec announced on Wednesday that they have started the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for its anti-dengue vaccine candidate in India; the country currently does not have an approved vaccine for the illness. The global incidence of dengue has been steadily increasing over the past two decades, with at least 129 countries …

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload
5 months ago

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload

The Hindu  

The rise in the number of dengue cases in Karnataka has been significant this year, with the numbers reported till August 3 crossing the entire last year’s figure of 19,300. According to data from the State Health Department, from January till August 3 this year, Karnataka has reported 19,313 dengue cases and ten deaths. With nearly 46% of the State’s …

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant
5 months, 1 week ago

As dengue cases spike, Centre tells states to be vigilant

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: As dengue cases are seeing a huge spike in India, especially in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, Union Health Ministry on Friday held a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting and asked the states to be vigilant to contain the dengue outbreak. Chairing the high-level review meeting on the dengue situation and preparedness status in nine high-burden states, including Delhi, …

What Do We Know About Oropouche Fever That Has Killed Two Women In Brazil? Is It Similar To Dengue?
5 months, 1 week ago

What Do We Know About Oropouche Fever That Has Killed Two Women In Brazil? Is It Similar To Dengue?

News 18  

Brazil’s health authorities are currently tackling the outbreak of an Oropouche Virus that is endemic in the areas of Amazonas and Acres in the country. The Oropouche fever caused by the OROV infection is emerging zoonotic disease transmitted primarily via the bites of midges or mosquitos. According to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of Oropouche fever are similar …

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor
5 months, 2 weeks ago

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor

The Hindu  

Mayor Sudheer Shetty Kannur said on Thursday that the city corporation and the Department of Health and Family Welfare have involved 300 students from 17 nursing colleges in the city for identifying dengue-causing water sources and destroying them by visiting houses in the jurisdiction of the civic body. Replying to questions by councillors on steps taken to contain the spread …

Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue in the Emirates as WHO warns of global spike
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue in the Emirates as WHO warns of global spike

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. However, the U.N. health agency …

Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue in the Emirates as WHO warns of global spike
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Floods and climate change blamed for surge in dengue in the Emirates as WHO warns of global spike

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Since the United Arab Emirates witnessed its heaviest recorded rainfall ever three months ago, the desert nation has issued a multitude of warnings about dengue which, activists say, has surged and struck hardest among the vast populations of laborers. However, on April 25, the Department of Health alerted that locally transmitted cases without travel history …

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru, which is seeing a surge in dengue cases, has been reporting an average of around 150 new cases per day, causing concern among authorities and residents alike, The Hindu reported. Tushar Giri Nath, the Chief Commissioner of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, reportedly instructed zonal officials to promptly implement necessary actions in their respective areas to control the viral …

'Exponential' Surge in Dengue Cases in South India; More Patients Coming in With Severe Complications Like Low BP
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'Exponential' Surge in Dengue Cases in South India; More Patients Coming in With Severe Complications Like Low BP

News 18  

India has started experiencing a significant surge in dengue cases, particularly in the southern states. Similarly, Dr Sheela Chakravarthy, Director of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru, said that she sees five to six dengue cases every day, with two to three patients requiring admissions, which means that almost half of the OPD patients require admission. “Between July 1 …

Karnataka records over 9,000 dengue cases and 7 deaths this year
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka records over 9,000 dengue cases and 7 deaths this year

India Today  

Over 9,000 dengue cases and seven deaths were reported in Karnataka from January to July this year. The state government said that 66,298 people were tested for dengue until July 13, out of which a total of 9,082 people tested positive for the fever. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike areas have recorded 2,830 cases from January to July 13, the …

Why dengue cases are on the rise | Explained
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Why dengue cases are on the rise | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: In the past few weeks, cases of dengue have been rising in some parts of the country. According to data published on the website of the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control, the country has recorded 19,447 cases of dengue and 16 deaths till April 30, 2024. According to the World Health Organization, as of …

Health minister reviews dengue outbreak, calls for proactive measures
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Health minister reviews dengue outbreak, calls for proactive measures

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the dengue outbreak and public health preparedness. Nadda urged states with high dengue cases to take proactive measures to control the disease. Dengue cases India has reported over 19,447 dengue cases and 16 deaths so far in 2024, according to the National Centre for Vector …

Dengue, Nipah and Ebola: Viruses by any other name – why scientists are renaming deadly diseases
6 months ago

Dengue, Nipah and Ebola: Viruses by any other name – why scientists are renaming deadly diseases

BBC  

Dengue, Nipah and Ebola: Viruses by any other name – why scientists are renaming deadly diseases Getty Images Viruses have traditionally been named after the places or animals they have been first discovered in. The exact origin of the name dengue is a little uncertain, but it is related to the symptoms There are currently 14,690 known species of virus …

Endemic dengue may have helped stem severity of early COVID wave in India: study
6 months, 1 week ago

Endemic dengue may have helped stem severity of early COVID wave in India: study

The Hindu  

Can the dengue virus beat the coronavirus and is it why the early wave of the pandemic in 2020 resulted in fewer COVID deaths or severe infections compared to Europe or North America where dengue is not endemic? “In this paper, we provided several pieces of experimentally obtained evidence that pre-existing dengue immunity might have played some protective role in …

CDC warns of elevated dengue fever risk
6 months, 1 week ago

CDC warns of elevated dengue fever risk

China Daily  

People walk on Times Square in New York, the United States, Nov 23, 2021. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory alerting authorities, healthcare providers and the public of the increased risk of dengue fever infections in the United States as the highest number of cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease have been reported …

U.S. is seeing increased risk of dengue infections, health officials warn
6 months, 2 weeks ago

U.S. is seeing increased risk of dengue infections, health officials warn

NPR  

U.S. is seeing increased risk of dengue infections, health officials warn The CDC warns of increased risk of dengue in the U.S. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: It's been a record-breaking year for dengue cases in Central and South America - almost 10 million cases so far, more than any year on record. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now …

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. health officials on Tuesday warned doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records. Dengue remains less common in the continental United States, but in the 50 states so far this year there have been three times more cases than at the same point last year. If they get infected with …

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed officials to intensify fever surveillance and take up all necessary precautionary measures to prevent spread of the vector-borne disease. The Chief Minister, who convened a meeting of officials from the BBMP and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, directed them to conduct special source reduction …

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