National Dengue Day 2022: Lemongrass to Neem, 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Kids From Mosquitoes

2 years, 7 months ago

National Dengue Day 2022: Lemongrass to Neem, 5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Kids From Mosquitoes

News 18

NATIONAL DENGUE DAY 2022: Mosquitos are a menace because they cause thousands of deaths in our country due to malaria and dengue. In India, May 16 marks the National Dengue Day which is an initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to spread awareness about the vector-borne disease and its preventive methods. It is even said in Ayurveda that the Tulsi plant acts as a mosquito repellent if the plant is kept at the entrance and windows of the house. Applying a blend of Neem and Coconut oil onto the skin may keep the mosquitoes at bay.

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National Dengue Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer

7 months, 1 week ago

National Dengue Day 2024: 5 effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer

India TV News

As temperatures rise and summer approaches, so does the threat of mosquito-borne illnesses like dengue fever. Here are five simple yet effective ways to prevent mosquito bites this summer: Wear Protective Clothing One of the simplest ways to avoid mosquito bites is by wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and socks, especially during outdoor activities. Use Insect Repellent Applying insect repellent …

Neem Oil to Garlic: 5 highly effective natural mosquito repellants

7 months, 3 weeks ago

Neem Oil to Garlic: 5 highly effective natural mosquito repellants

India TV News

Mosquitoes, those tiny but persistent pests, can quickly turn a pleasant outdoor experience into an itchy nightmare. In this article, we'll explore five highly effective natural solutions to repel mosquitoes, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors without the nuisance of those buzzing bloodsuckers. Neem oil: Neem oil, extracted from the seeds of the neem tree, is another powerful natural mosquito …

Delhi: ₹1,000 fine for mosquito breeding amid dengue threat after floods

1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi: ₹1,000 fine for mosquito breeding amid dengue threat after floods

Hindustan Times

With dengue spreading as flood waters recede, the Delhi government on Friday increased fines for mosquito breeding - ₹1000 for households and ₹5000 for commercial establishments, announced Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj. 'Floods in Delhi may increase dengue cases' Earlier, Mayor Shelly Oberoi warned of potential increases in dengue and malaria cases due to flooding in certain areas. Dengue and malaria …

National Dengue Day: Five Natural Ingredients To Prevent This Deadly Disease By Repelling Mosquitoes

1 year, 7 months ago

National Dengue Day: Five Natural Ingredients To Prevent This Deadly Disease By Repelling Mosquitoes

ABP News

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has designated May 16 as National Dengue Day to raise awareness about the deadly fever associated with dengue. With nearly half of the world's population at risk of contracting this deadly disease, National Dengue Day is an excellent opportunity to educate the general public about the symptoms and signs of …

National Dengue Day 2023: Causes, Symptoms and Tips to Prevent Mosquito-borne Disease

1 year, 7 months ago

National Dengue Day 2023: Causes, Symptoms and Tips to Prevent Mosquito-borne Disease

News 18

NATIONAL DENGUE DAY 2023: National Dengue Day is celebrated in India every year on May 16th with an aim of raising awareness about the dengue virus and its prevention. National Dengue Day 2023: Causes Dengue fever is a viral disease that spreads through the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito and is caused by the dengue virus. National Dengue …

National Dengue Day 2022: Effective Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

2 years, 7 months ago

National Dengue Day 2022: Effective Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay

News 18

NATIONAL DENGUE DAY 2022: According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, National Dengue Day, celebrated on May 16 aims to spread awareness about dengue and to increase preventive measures as well as find out ways to prevent and control the disease across the country. A viral disease caused by the dengue virus, it is transmitted by the Aedes …

National Dengue Day 2022: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Mosquito-borne Disease

2 years, 7 months ago

National Dengue Day 2022: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment of Mosquito-borne Disease

News 18

NATIONAL DENGUE DAY 2022: Every May 16, National Dengue Day is observed to spread awareness about the vector-borne disease. Dengue fever is a painful and incapacitating mosquito-borne disease caused by any of four closely related Aedes species. Symptoms, which typically appear four to six days after infection and can persist up to ten days, may include: High fever with no …

Dengue Cases on Rise: Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself

3 years, 1 month ago

Dengue Cases on Rise: Here’s How You Can Protect Yourself

News 18

India has seen a sudden rise in dengue cases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 75 percent of people infected with dengue don’t show any symptoms, while 20 percent have mild symptoms and 5 percent might develop severe symptoms, which can be life-threatening. SOME OF THE COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DENGUE FEVER ARE: High fever Severe …

Dengue fever: Follow these 7 effective tips to protect yourself from dengue

3 years, 3 months ago

Dengue fever: Follow these 7 effective tips to protect yourself from dengue

India Today

Dengue fever is one of the deadliest diseases that spread in the human body. Also known as break-bone fever, Dengue is a viral infection caused and transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. Dengue fever is usually transmitted or spread through the bite of an infected female Aedes mosquito. While travelling to cities or places where there is …

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

5 days, 13 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 …

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

1 week, 6 days 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 …

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Can essential oils help prevent mosquito bites?

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Can essential oils help prevent mosquito bites?

India Today

From transforming ordinary baths into spa-like experiences to being a celebrity-favourite skincare secret, essential oils are nature’s aromatic gift for wellness. Essential oils for mosquito bite prevention “Essential oils have always been a natural and effective remedy for repelling mosquitoes and for many purposes. “Certain essential oils, like tea tree and lavender, have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help …

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Advisory against dengue in Tiruchi

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Advisory against dengue in Tiruchi

The Hindu

The district administration has urged people to take precautionary measures and undergo treatment if they had symptoms of dengue and other seasonal diseases. In a statement here, Tiruchi Collector M. Pradeep Kumar said that people could be affected by monsoon-related diseases such as malaria, dengue, chikungunya, influenza, typhoid, and cold and fever. The public, especially children and expectant mothers, should …

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Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever

1 month 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 …

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Best mosquito repellent creams: 6 top choices to stay safe and itch-free

1 month ago

Best mosquito repellent creams: 6 top choices to stay safe and itch-free

Hindustan Times

Mosquitoes always seem to find their way regardless of how well you are tucked under the covers. Specifications of Odomos Mosquito Repellent Cream: Item form: Cream Scent: Unscented If you are looking for the best mosquito repellent for babies in India, try Mother Sparsh Natural Insect Repellent and After Bite Turmeric Balm. Specifications of Mother Sparsh Natural Insect Repellent for …

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

1 month, 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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

1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

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7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

2 months, 1 week ago

7 Best Bug Sprays We Tested and Reviewed

Wired

No one likes the feeling of insect repellent. DEET: N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, otherwise known as DEET, is probably the chemical you’ve heard the most about, as it’s been used since 1957 and widely studied as an insect repellent. It’s one of the most effective options—studies in the EPA’s database show that, at varying concentrations, DEET can ward off ticks for two …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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‘Unprecedented’ cluster of mosquito-borne dengue virus cases confirmed in Baldwin Park

3 months ago

‘Unprecedented’ cluster of mosquito-borne dengue virus cases confirmed in Baldwin Park

LA Times

An Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District worker begins screening for disease-causing viruses at the agency’s lab in Garden Grove last year. Two more cases of the mosquito-borne dengue virus were confirmed Wednesday in Baldwin Park, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Including the case announced last week, the three cases make up an “unprecedented …

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

3 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 …

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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, …

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

3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon

3 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: With heavy rains this season, children are more susceptible to viral fevers and infections, prompting doctors to urge parents to remain vigilant. Soujanya, Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist from the renowned Kamineni Hospital, many children are presenting with symptoms of cough, cold, viral fevers, and stomach infections during this time. Speaking to the media, they noted, "The severity of the …

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Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka govt. notifies dengue as 'epidemic disease'

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has notified dengue as an 'epidemic disease' and introduced regulations, which allow authorities to penalise those who disobey its orders or fail to take measures to stop breeding of mosquitoes. "In exercise of the power conferred by section 3 of The Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act, 2020, the Government of Karnataka hereby notifies Dengue fever, including severe …

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

3 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 …

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Karnataka govt notifies dengue as epidemic disease amid surge in cases

3 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 …

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Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Initiate strict measures to check spread of dengue, MA&UD principal secretary directs officials

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In the wake of the increasing cases of dengue in GHMC limits, MA&UD principal secretary Dana Kishore urged the officials to initiate proper measures to check the spread of the disease. Dana Kishore directed the officials to take strict measures to check the spread of vector-borne diseases like dengue, malaria, chikungunya which spread through mosquito bite. The principal secretary …

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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 …

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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, …

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Bitten by the Bug

4 months 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 …

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Letters to The Editor — August 22, 2024

4 months ago

Letters to The Editor — August 22, 2024

The Hindu

Short-lived respect I had interviewed a nurse who had worked during the COVID-19 pandemic — this was for a project, and recently — and she mentioned how the value of health-care professionals in the eyes of the public has increased. Also, if someone from an educated background is being denied justice despite wide coverage of the issue, it poses a …

World Mosquito Day: Here are Some of the Most Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Diseases

4 months ago

World Mosquito Day: Here are Some of the Most Dangerous Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The Hindu

Published : Aug 20, 2024 19:47 IST - 5 MINS READ It has been more than 125 years since the role of mosquitoes as the transmitters of malaria was discovered on 20 August 1897 by British physician Ronald Ross. Correct diagnosis usually requires on careful assessment of these and other specific symptoms Suitable treatments for mosquito-borne diseases are rare and …

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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 …

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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 …

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ICMR and Panacea Biotec begin Phase 3 clinical trial of India’s 1st indigenous dengue vaccine DengiAll

4 months, 1 week ago

ICMR and Panacea Biotec begin Phase 3 clinical trial of India’s 1st indigenous dengue vaccine DengiAll

Live Mint

The Indian Council of Medical Research and Panacea Biotec on Wednesday announced the commencement of the Phase 3 clinical trial of India's first indigenous dengue vaccine, DengiAll, at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences Rohtak. Union Health Minister JP Nadda hailed the initiative, stating, “The initiation of this Phase 3 clinical trial for India's first indigenous …

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ICMR, Panacea Biotec Initiate First Dengue Vaccine Phase-3 Clinical Trial in India

4 months, 1 week ago

ICMR, Panacea Biotec Initiate First Dengue Vaccine Phase-3 Clinical Trial in India

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The Indian Council of Medical Research and Panacea Biotec have announced the initiation of the first-ever Phase-III clinical trial for a dengue vaccine in India. This landmark trial will evaluate the efficacy of India’s indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, developed by Panacea Biotec. Commenting on this milestone, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda, said, “The initiation …

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ICMR, Panacea Biotec begin first-ever phase 3 clinical trial of made-in-India dengue vaccine

4 months, 1 week ago

ICMR, Panacea Biotec begin first-ever phase 3 clinical trial of made-in-India dengue vaccine

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: In a significant announcement, the centre on Wednesday said that the first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for a made-in-India dengue vaccine has been initiated. The Indian Council of Medical Research and Panacea Biotec have announced the initiation of this landmark trial, which will evaluate the efficacy of India’s indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, developed by Panacea Biotec. The …

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Preventive steps to control dengue insufficient: Karnataka High Court

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Preventive steps to control dengue insufficient: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu

Observing that the steps taken by the authorities, particularly the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on containing dengue is more on the curative front, the High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday said actions initiated on the preventive front are insufficient. Too few identified On BBMP’s claim that it had identified 51 mosquito breeding hotspots, the Bench observed that the number of …

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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 …

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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 …

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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, …

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Scientists make engineering breakthrough in control of mosquito-borne diseases

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Scientists make engineering breakthrough in control of mosquito-borne diseases

China Daily

GUANGZHOU -- A research team has developed an automated device that can efficiently separate male and female mosquitoes - an engineering breakthrough in the biological control of mosquito-borne diseases. On the advantages of biological control, Li said, "Studies have shown that releasing male mosquitoes that do not bite or transmit diseases to mate with wild female mosquitoes can effectively control …

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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 …

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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 …

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BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue

5 months, 1 week ago

BMC launches ‘Bhag Machchar Bhag’ campaign to combat dengue

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched a special campaign to spread awareness about mosquito control measures, to combat the sudden spurt in mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. In the first half of July itself, the city witnessed an increase in cases of dengue, leptospirosis and H1N1 cases, compared to June 2024, as per the monsoon report released by the BMC …

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