Dengue fever infection cluster in Taiwan expands to six cases
3 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 week following such downpours is crucial for dengue fever prevention. As of Monday, Taiwan reported 172 local dengue fever cases this year, eight of which occurred in the summer.

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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 …

Delhi’s dengue tally hits 5,701, malaria cases highest in 5 yrs
2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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
4 months 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 …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide
5 months, 4 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 is sweeping through the Americas early this year
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so far, health officials said Thursday. That tally is three times the number of cases reported at this point last year, said Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, director of the Pan American Health Organization, …

Two more suspected dengue deaths in Ludhiana
1 year, 1 month ago

Two more suspected dengue deaths in Ludhiana

Hindustan Times  

As dengue continues to spread its tentacles in the city, two more suspected deaths and 27 fresh cases have come to the fore. Of the 27 new cases, 21 were reported from urban areas, affecting localities such as Haibowal Kalan, Salem Tabri, Bahadur Ke Road, Berry Colony, New Shivpuri, Azad Nagar, Rishi Nagar, Civil Lines, Rahon Road, Varinder Nagar, Kailash …

Rise in dengue cases ahead of the northeast monsoon worries Puducherry residents
1 year, 2 months ago

Rise in dengue cases ahead of the northeast monsoon worries Puducherry residents

The Hindu  

Residents of Puducherry have expressed concern over the surge in cases of dengue ahead of the northeast monsoon this year. The rise in cases reflects unhygienic surroundings prevailing in the region despite rise in cases last year itself. People are to be blamed as they continue to dump waste despite presence of dust bins and conservancy workers visiting houses to …

Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital

India TV News  

Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu: With the number of dengue cases rising in the district, a special ward has been set up at the Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital to treat the patients affected by the disease. Ten to 15 dengue cases per day have been reported It is not a huge number currently. We have prepared to face any number …

More than 1,000 Dengue Cases Logged in Karimnagar
1 year, 2 months ago

More than 1,000 Dengue Cases Logged in Karimnagar

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar: Not only the government but also private hospitals have been witnessing a surge in cases of dengue and other seasonal diseases in the erstwhile Karimnagar district. Between January and September, more than a thousand people tested positive for dengue fever in the four districts -- Karimnagar, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Rajanna Sircilla. Many government hospitals in the erstwhile Karimnagar district …

Bangladesh witnesses worst ever dengue outbreak as more than 1000 killed and over 2 lakh infected
1 year, 2 months ago

Bangladesh witnesses worst ever dengue outbreak as more than 1000 killed and over 2 lakh infected

India TV News  

Bangladesh, which has been facing the burnt of dengue for the past nine months, has lost more than 1,000 people, according to local media reports. According to the World Health Organisation, dengue, or break-bone fever, is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. Symptoms may include: high fever severe headache pain behind the eyes muscle and joint pains …

Dengue under control in State as only 390 patients in hospitals, says Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

Dengue under control in State as only 390 patients in hospitals, says Minister

The Hindu  

Dengue cases were under control in the State and as on date only 390 patients were in hospitals for treatment, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma. Speaking to reporters, he said that every year, during the start of rainy season, dengue cases were reported in various parts of the State. There is adequate stock of drugs to treat dog …

Health dept. battling dengue fever uptick in Kozhikode, hotspots to be identified
1 year, 2 months ago

Health dept. battling dengue fever uptick in Kozhikode, hotspots to be identified

The Hindu  

After successfully containing a third episode of Nipah outbreak this month, the Health department in Kozhikode district is battling an uptick in dengue fever cases in recent days. Two confirmed and 18 suspected cases were reported on September 25 and four suspected cases on September 24 in government hospitals or health centres in the district. He said 249 dengue fever …

Dengue cases on the rise again in State
1 year, 3 months ago

Dengue cases on the rise again in State

The Hindu  

Dengue cases have been going up steadily in all districts as intermittent rains and hot spells have been very favourable for mosquito breeding. Senior Health officials said that dengue cases, which seemed to taper off by mid-July, have come back with a vengeance with the second spell of monsoon rains. In the last 20 days, from September 1 to 21, …

Ambala’s dengue cases climb to 173
1 year, 3 months ago

Ambala’s dengue cases climb to 173

Hindustan Times  

Ambala is witnessing a huge rise in dengue cases with 173 such infections reported so far this year, said health department officials. District epidemiologist Dr Sunil Hari said since the floods, the vector-borne diseases, particularly dengue and malaria, were on the rise in Ambala. District epidemiologist Dr Sunil Hari said since the floods, the vector-borne diseases, particularly dengue and malaria, …

Health Department takes control measures as Coimbatore district sees sporadic cases of dengue
1 year, 3 months ago

Health Department takes control measures as Coimbatore district sees sporadic cases of dengue

The Hindu  

Coimbatore district is witnessing sporadic cases of dengue according to the Health Department with seven active cases of the disease on Monday. Deputy Director of Health Services P. Aruna said that scrap dealers have been roped in to clear waste materials that could lead to storage of water and become mosquito breeding sites. These units collect samples from suspected cases …

Four fresh dengue cases pushes Ludhiana’s count to 97
1 year, 3 months ago

Four fresh dengue cases pushes Ludhiana’s count to 97

Hindustan Times  

With the dengue cases nearing the 100-mark in the district, the health department urged the public to take preventive measures seriously, highlighting the importance of eliminating potential mosquito breeding grounds. The urban counterparts have six active cases distributed across prominent locales including Bharat Nagar Chowk, Palm Apartment on Pakhowal road, New Shimla Puri, Daba road, Shimlapuri, Adarsh Nagar and Gopal …

Bangladesh reports 11 more dengue-related deaths, toll climbs to 398
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangladesh reports 11 more dengue-related deaths, toll climbs to 398

Hindustan Times  

Dhaka, August 14 : Bangladesh has recorded 11 more deaths due to dengue and reported 2905 additional cases in the past 24 hours till 8 am Sunday, The Dhaka Tribune reported. However, Bangladesh's Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque called the dengue situation in Dhaka "stable." Zahid Maleque said, "Even though dengue cases are on the rise across the …

Delhi: Dengue cases on rise to 105 last week, total 348 cases reported so far
1 year, 4 months ago

Delhi: Dengue cases on rise to 105 last week, total 348 cases reported so far

India TV News  

Dengue cases keep on rising in the national capital, with Delhi witnessing 105 new cases throughout the last week, as the mosquito-borne disease report given by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Monday stated. With the addition of 105 new cases, the total count of dengue cases revealed up until this point this year remains at 348. In 2021, Delhi …

Dengue fear grips India as receding flood water may act as a catalyst
1 year, 4 months ago

Dengue fear grips India as receding flood water may act as a catalyst

India Today  

Parts of Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Haryana, and Assam were ravaged by floods this year. Surging dengue cases spurred protests in West Bengal Dengue cases in Delhi at five-year high Karnataka reported over 4,500 cases between January and July 2023 Dengue larvae were found in over 1,000 houses in Haryana’s Karnal district “When an area becomes flooded, the populations …

Dengue cases in Delhi rise to 56 last week, total 243 cases reported this year
1 year, 4 months ago

Dengue cases in Delhi rise to 56 last week, total 243 cases reported this year

Hindustan Times  

The weekly count of dengue cases in the national Capital has doubled over the last week with Delhi reporting 56 new dengue cases ever since, the mosquito borne disease report issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Monday said. The overall count of dengue cases reported till July 28 now stands at 243 cases. With the addition of 56 …

Dengue cases spike in Delhi, 121 infections reported in July alone
1 year, 4 months ago

Dengue cases spike in Delhi, 121 infections reported in July alone

India Today  

Dengue cases in Delhi have witnessed a steep rise, with 121 infections reported in the month of July alone. From January to July 28, Delhi registered a total of 243 dengue cases, with half of these cases reported in July. In addition to dengue, the city has However, chikungunya cases have not been reported in Delhi for the third consecutive …

City sees second suspected dengue death
1 year, 4 months ago

City sees second suspected dengue death

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The city reported a second suspected dengue death at Parel’s Global Hospital on July 25. The city has been grappling with a surge in dengue cases this year, with significant numbers even before the monsoon season began. As per the latest BMC data, between July 1 and 23, the city recorded 406 cases, surpassing the 353 cases reported in …

Record-breaking dengue outbreak in the Americas: Unraveling the factors behind the surge
1 year, 4 months ago

Record-breaking dengue outbreak in the Americas: Unraveling the factors behind the surge

Hindustan Times  

Dengue cases have been recorded across the Americas in excess of three million this year. Dengue cases in the Americas exceed 3 million this year, the second-highest annual incidence since 1980. The recent article published in the Nature science journal revealed some of the main reasons behind the surge in dengue cases in America. Primary Causes for the Surge of …

WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs
1 year, 5 months ago

WHO warns of dengue risk as global warming pushes cases near historic highs

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization warned on Friday that cases of dengue fever could reach close to record highs this year, partly due to global warming benefiting mosquitoes that spread it. Dengue rates are rising globally, with reported cases since 2000 up eight-fold to 4.2 million in 2022, WHO said. Reported cases to WHO hit an all-time high in 2019 with …

Dengue fever cases could reach record high due to global warming, says WHO
1 year, 5 months ago

Dengue fever cases could reach record high due to global warming, says WHO

ABC  

Dengue fever cases could reach record highs this year due to global warming, the World Health Organization has warned. Key points: Climate change could help mosquitoes, and dengue, multiply faster Dengue is the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease The world is on track for "4 million plus" cases in 2023, says WHO Climate change could be benefiting the mosquitoes who spread …

27 dengue cases in Delhi over the last week, likely to go up
1 year, 5 months ago

27 dengue cases in Delhi over the last week, likely to go up

Hindustan Times  

With parts of the city battling waterlogging and flooding over the last week, Delhi has reported 27 cases of dengue in the weekly cycle ending on July 15, the routine vector-borne disease report issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi said. Public health department officials of the civic body said that as the water recedes in the low-lying areas, the …

As dengue rises, doctors warn of a major outbreak
1 year, 5 months ago

As dengue rises, doctors warn of a major outbreak

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A day after a senior doctor warned of early cases of dengue being reported at private hospitals, the city has already started several cases of the disease, together with viral fever, typhoid and jaundice. It saw 11 dengue cases in May and 22 in February, It also recorded 190 viral fever and 40 typhoid cases in May. Fever Hospital …

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