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

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

The Hindu  

A latest study reveals that a combination of warm temperatures above 27 degrees Celsius, moderate and evenly distributed rainfall, and humidity levels between 60% and 78% during the monsoon season increases dengue incidences and deaths. It is hence important to individually assess the climate-dengue relationship for each region using available health data.” Monsoon rains and dengue Roxy Mathew Koll said that the monsoon rainfall from June to September exhibits strong variability at sub-seasonal timescales, known as monsoon intraseasonal oscillations, characterised by active and break phases of the monsoon. Regional dengue early warning system The current health bulletin published by IMD provides warning based solely on a generic transmission window of temperature conducive to the development of dengue and overlooks the role of other factors such as rainfall and humidity, and the interplay with these climate factors. If health data is shared, we can prepare customised early warning systems for climate sensitive diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya for each city or district in India. It is a perfect example of how scientists, the health department, and the government can work together to improve our health warning system.” Future rise in dengue Temperature and humidity over India are projected to increase further into the future, while the monsoon rainfall patterns will be getting more erratic, dashed with heavy-to-extreme rains.

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

How climate change is spreading dengue across the world

India Today  

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

Dengue early warning system predicts risk two months in advance
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dengue early warning system predicts risk two months in advance

The Hindu  

A study that looked at dengue deaths and meteorological conditions in Pune during the period 2004 to 2015 using both statistical tools and machine learning methods found that temperature, rainfall, and relative humidity were associated with increased dengue deaths due to increased cases of dengue. The study found that moderate rainfall spread over the entire duration of the summer monsoon …

Kerala cold-shouldered proposal for dengue early warning system
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala cold-shouldered proposal for dengue early warning system

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala’s failure to collaborate on a proposal submitted by climate scientists to develop a dengue early warning system has turned out to be a blessing for Pune. The state had turned its back on a study aimed at developing an early warning system to detect dengue, by incorporating potential climate-based dengue factors and health data available with the state …

Study projects 13% rise in dengue-related mortality in Pune by 2040
2 months ago

Study projects 13% rise in dengue-related mortality in Pune by 2040

Hindustan Times  

A recent study titled ‘Dengue Dynamics, Predictions, and Future Increase under Changing Monsoon Climate in India’ has projected a 13% rise in dengue-related mortality in Pune by 2040. Projected rise in dengue mortality The study projects further increase in temperature and humidity over India, with more erratic monsoon rainfall interspersed with heavy-to-extreme showers. Developing an early warning system Dr Roxy …

Rising temperatures increases dengue cases, says study
2 months ago

Rising temperatures increases dengue cases, says study

New Indian Express  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Dengue Challenge Grows for City: Study
3 months ago

Dengue Challenge Grows for City: Study

Deccan Chronicle  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Tiruchi Corporation ramps up surveillance to monitor monsoon-related diseases
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tiruchi Corporation ramps up surveillance to monitor monsoon-related diseases

The Hindu  

With the city receiving a substantial amount of rainfall for the past few days, Tiruchi Corporation has stepped up surveillance to monitor the outbreak of monsoon-related diseases. According to the source, Tiruchi city, on an average registers around 25 fever cases every day, and there are no active dengue cases. Special fever camps are being conducted at the 18 Urban …

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

Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever

NPR  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medics
4 months, 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
4 months, 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 …

Dengue Cases Surge in Lucknow, With Daily Cases Exceeding 50
4 months, 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 …

Tiruchi Corporation Ups the Monsoon Fight: 43 Spots Targeted for Dengue Detection and Prevention
4 months, 3 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 …

Predicting Outbreaks and Spread of Infectious Diseases Using Advanced Machine Learning and Statistical Techniques
5 months ago

Predicting Outbreaks and Spread of Infectious Diseases Using Advanced Machine Learning and Statistical Techniques

Hindustan Times  

Researchers at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) have developed a machine learning and statistical technique to predict the outbreak and spread of infectious diseases in different regions of the country. The research will help policy makers strengthen policies associated with infectious diseases by providing predicted data related to further spread of infection for about two-three days. The data can help …

Beat the bite with THESE 5 safety precautions as Dengue cases rise in India
6 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 …

Dengue cases rise to 54 in GB Nagar, malaria at 80 this year
6 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, …

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

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

The Hindu  

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

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

Dengue cases gradually increasing in Tamil Nadu, say health officials

The Hindu  

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

Dengue: Search up for doctors, pest control
7 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
7 months, 3 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
7 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, …

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

Why dengue cases are on the rise | Explained
8 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 …

Districts put on alert as dengue, malaria grip Odisha
8 months, 1 week ago

Districts put on alert as dengue, malaria grip Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR : Perturbed over rising cases of vector-borne diseases like dengue and malaria in Odisha, the state government has swung into action to contain the spread. As per the national centre for vector borne diseases control, the state has reported 488 dengue cases, up from 288 registered till June 26. Stating that dengue and malaria possess a significant public health …

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures
8 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Government Launches Comprehensive Dengue Control Measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: In response to the dengue situation in Karnataka, the state government has issued a directive outlining comprehensive measures to prevent and control the spread. It also mandates the creation of similar Control Rooms/War Rooms in all districts and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to monitor and collect data on dengue cases in their respective areas. This task force will …

Health minister reviews dengue outbreak, calls for proactive measures
8 months, 2 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 fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow

India Today  

As the monsoon brings heavy rainfall to Bangalore, there has been a rise in Dengue cases. Keep the following information in mind: Severe dengue can be life-threatening and requires hospital care if the platelet counts decrease significantly. Dengue fever outbreak in the city: 5 safety tips to follow If you or a family member develop symptoms of dengue, seek medical …

Endemic dengue may have helped stem severity of early COVID wave in India: study
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide
8 months, 3 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 …

Health officials tell US doctors to be alert for dengue as cases ramp up worldwide
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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 U.S. health officials on Tuesday …

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka
8 months, 3 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 …

How one Brazilian city is tackling the surge of dengue cases
9 months ago

How one Brazilian city is tackling the surge of dengue cases

NPR  

How one Brazilian city is tackling the surge of dengue cases In Brazil, year-round epidemics of what is known as “breakbone fever” are becoming the norm, weighing heavily on healthcare systems and pushing leaders to look for new solutions to combat the disease. JILL LANGLOIS, BYLINE: It's 8:00 a.m. on a sunny autumn morning in Sao Paulo, and it's business …

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru
10 months, 1 week ago

172 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Bengaluru has recorded 172 cases in dengue the last 13 days, according to data shared by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike. Observing National Dengue Day on May 16, BBMP Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishor said the Health Department has constituted four teams for each ward to spray insecticides and carry out fogging. As Bengalruru has started to receive rainfall, the …

Dengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says
1 year, 3 months ago

Dengue fever is on the rise in Mali with more than 20 deaths, health director says

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 Authorities say dengue fever is …

Rise in dengue cases ahead of the northeast monsoon worries Puducherry residents
1 year, 5 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 …

Bangladesh: Over 1,000 dead in massive dengue outbreak
1 year, 5 months ago

Bangladesh: Over 1,000 dead in massive dengue outbreak

Firstpost  

There is no vaccine or drug that specifically treats dengue, which is common in South Asia during the June-to-September monsoon season as the Aedes aegypti mosquito which spreads the disease thrives in stagnant water According to government data, the number of fatalities from Bangladesh’s biggest dengue outbreak on record has surpassed 1,000 this year, and hospitals are scrambling to accommodate …

Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years
1 year, 5 months ago

Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years

The Hindu  

Bihar is witnessing an alarming rise in dengue cases, with 6,146 cases reported in September, the highest for the month in the last five years, according to the health department's data. According to the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control of the Union Health Ministry, seven dengue deaths have been reported in Bihar till September 17 this year. Dr. …

Telangana recorded 5,263 dengue cases this season
1 year, 5 months ago

Telangana recorded 5,263 dengue cases this season

The Hindu  

Telangana has recorded a total of 5,263 cases of dengue this season, marking a decrease from the 7,988 cases reported during the same period last year, according to Health Minister T. Harish Rao. Recent data from the Health Department indicates a slight increase in fever cases over the past week and ten days, possibly attributed to fluctuating weather patterns, he …

Dengue cases surge in Delhi NCR, prevention tips to follow
1 year, 6 months ago

Dengue cases surge in Delhi NCR, prevention tips to follow

India TV News  

Dengue cases surge in Delhi NCR, prevention tips to follow It is important to be aware of the preventive measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of contracting dengue. Dengue cases have been on the rise in Delhi NCR, and it’s time to take action to prevent it. The number of confirmed cases reported in Delhi NCR this …

Vector control in full swing following dengue surge this season
1 year, 6 months ago

Vector control in full swing following dengue surge this season

The Hindu  

With incidence of dengue, which claimed two lives this week, showing an upward trend this year, the health department has launched coordinated vector control measures targeting the Aedes aegypti mosquito species. Pointing out that more than malaria or chikungunya, dengue cases had seen a spurt this year, G. Sriramulu, Health Director, said an evaluation of the cause of the two …

Spike in monsoon-related illnesses in Vijayawada
1 year, 6 months ago

Spike in monsoon-related illnesses in Vijayawada

The Hindu  

Recent rains in Vijayawada and surrounding areas of NTR district in the last one week have caused a spike in monsoon-related illnesses, with around 30 cases of viral fever being reported every day at the Government General Hospital. In the last week, three cases of malaria, more than five cases of dengue — two of them from the city — …

Dengue threat: Chief secretary holds review meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

Dengue threat: Chief secretary holds review meeting

The Hindu  

Health camps are being conducted in areas where fever instances are reported, the State government has said in a statement. Areas that report three or more cases of fever are reviewing the cause for fever and taking steps to check the spread, health officials have said. The statement was released after Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena conducted a review meeting …

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