Bitten by the Bug
3 months, 4 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 3, the southern state had recorded 19,313 dengue cases and 10 deaths, surpassing the total number of cases reported last year; and it is only August. The city, usually synonymous with innovation and progress, found itself at the epicentre of a public health crisis, with neighbourhoods turning into breeding grounds for mosquitoes and hospitals filling with dengue patients.

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Delhi records three more dengue deaths, count rises to eight this year
4 days, 19 hours 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 …

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

407 dead in climate change-boosted dengue outbreak in Bangladesh, healthcare system overwhelmed
1 month 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 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 …

Ludhiana reports 44 dengue cases in just 6 days
1 month, 2 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
1 month, 2 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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1 month, 2 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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Lucknow reports surge in dengue, malaria cases: 61 and 4 new cases reported
2 months, 2 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
2 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 4 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
2 months, 4 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
2 months, 4 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 …

Guangdong combats spike in dengue fever cases
3 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 …

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India
3 months ago

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India

India TV News  

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne ailment because of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, can lead to extreme infection if not addressed in time. Use Mosquito Nets Sleeping below a mosquito net presents a bodily barrier to prevent mosquitoes from biting you for the duration of the night. Eliminate Breeding Sites Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so it's crucial to eliminate ability …

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

Dengue cases dropped by 94 per cent this year, says NDMC
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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 in Telangana surge by over 27% in last 10 days of August
3 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
3 months, 3 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 …

Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue Deaths Raise Alarm in Nizamabad, Kamareddy

Deccan Chronicle  

NIZAMABAD: Multiple deaths due to suspected dengue worried people in Nizamabad and Kamareddy districts. After blood tests, the disease will be ascertained, he said.Meanwhile, district collector Rajiv Gandhi Hanumanthu inspected Government General Hospital in Nizamabad. In view of seasonal diseases, 24-hours medical services will be provided at GGH, he said.All government hospitals, community and primary health centres will set up …

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Nine-month-old baby dies of dengue at Warangal's MGM hospital
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Nine-month-old baby dies of dengue at Warangal's MGM hospital

New Indian Express  

WARANGAL: A nine-month-old baby died of dengue while undergoing treatment at the MGM Hospital, Warangal. After her blood tests confirmed dengue, her condition worsened, and she was transferred to MGM Hospital, Warangal, on Thursday. According to the District Medical and Health Officer’s, dengue cases are typically identified during routine fever examinations, and positive cases are then moved to the ICU …

Concerns Grow Over Seasonal Diseases: Study
4 months ago

Concerns Grow Over Seasonal Diseases: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: As the world observes the 126th World Mosquito Day on August 20, to the mark the discovery of the mosquito as the vector that transmits malaria among humans, the treatment of vector-borne diseases is yet to see a milestone. The state has recorded 2,399 dengue cases from January to July, as per government data; over 1,300 cases were reported …

Six Zika cases detected in Bengaluru
4 months ago

Six Zika cases detected in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Six cases of Zika virus were detected in Jigani in Bengaluru between August 4 and August 15, Health Department officials said on Sunday. Along with the six detected cases of Zika in Bengaluru, two persons in Shivamogga have also been affected by the virus. Like how we treat dengue, we must administer paracetamol and pain-relief medications for those affected.” Talking …

World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?
4 months ago

World Mosquito Day 2024: Can a Mosquito Bite Mean More Than Just Rashes and Allergies?

News 18  

Mosquito bites might seem like a minor inconvenience—an itchy bump that fades after a few days. The bite of a mosquito can carry diseases that impact millions of lives worldwide, turning a simple bite into a potential health crisis. Dr Ajay Agarwal, Senior Director – Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Noida, says, “When a mosquito bites, it triggers an immediate reaction—a …

Major milestone for India’s dengue shot as Phase 3 trials begin
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Pune civic body-run hostel turns hotspot for vector-borne diseases
4 months, 1 week ago

Pune civic body-run hostel turns hotspot for vector-borne diseases

Hindustan Times  

The compromised hygiene conditions at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar boys’ hostel on Ghole Road have turned the facility into a hot spot for vector-borne disease. As per the PMC officials, within a week as many as 27 cases of dengue, and 13 cases of chikungunya have been reported at the hostel. As per the PMC officials, within a week as …

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A recent study reported a significant surge in consumer searches related to dengue testing and treatment services, reflecting the ongoing struggle with a severe dengue outbreak. Data comparing April-June 2024 to January-March 2024 showed a 33 per cent increase in queries for dengue-related services, and a 20 per cent rise in demand for doctors specialising in dengue treatment. In …

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload
4 months, 2 weeks 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Pune reports 22 dengue, 19 chikungunya cases in July

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has reported a spike in vector-borne disease cases in the city, said officials. During the ongoing surveillance, the civic body reported 22 dengue and 19 chikungunya cases in July. As per the officials, the recent rains resulting in water accumulation in artificial and natural sources in residential areas have made favourable conditions for mosquito breeding which …

300 nursing students from 17 colleges involved in measures to contain dengue, says Mayor
4 months, 4 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 …

Bengaluru reports an average of 150 dengue cases per day, says civic body chief: Report
4 months, 4 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 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, 1 week 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 …

Jamshedpur: Lens on Bengaluru travellers amid rise in dengue cases
5 months, 1 week ago

Jamshedpur: Lens on Bengaluru travellers amid rise in dengue cases

Hindustan Times  

The East Singhbhum district administration has instructed officials to keep a close eye on people coming to Jamshedpur from Bengaluru after the number of confirmed cases of dengue in the district rose to eight, people familiar with the development said on Saturday. Eight confirmed dengue cases were found after testing 21 samples at MGMMCH till July 2 The move comes …

Bengaluru sees third suspected dengue death, outbreak spurs demand for papayas, kiwis: Report
5 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru sees third suspected dengue death, outbreak spurs demand for papayas, kiwis: Report

Hindustan Times  

A 23-year-old resident from Bengaluru's Viveknagar has passed away from suspected dengue fever, marking the third fatality from the disease in the city, according to the Deccan Herald. There were 171 new dengue cases reported within BBMP limits last week. The Special Commissioner also confirmed that a recent audit has determined that the suspected dengue death of an 11-year-old child …

Why dengue cases are on the rise | Explained
5 months, 1 week 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 …

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