Assam: Mosquitoes kill 23 amid flood, COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 5 months ago

Assam: Mosquitoes kill 23 amid flood, COVID-19 crisis

The Hindu  

About 21.5% fewer people have died of vector-borne diseases caused by mosquito bites during the current season in Assam compared to 2019. Officials said there are multiple reasons, including under-reporting of cases for the “seemingly encouraging” figure compared to other concurrent killers — floods and landslides that have claimed 113 human lives, and coronavirus that accounted for 58 deaths till Tuesday morning. Japanese encephalitis and malaria kill scores in Assam every year, specifically during the “flood season” that usually starts in May and can stretch to October. These two diseases had killed a total of 164 people last year, data with the State Health and Family Welfare Department and National Health Mission show. The government had prior to the monsoon mapped the JE and malaria areas across the State and had on May 7 launched the Assam Community Surveillance programme through grassroots health workers.

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India accounts for half of all estimated malaria cases in 2023 in South-East Asia Region
1 week, 6 days ago

India accounts for half of all estimated malaria cases in 2023 in South-East Asia Region

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation’s South East Asia Region contributes about 1.5% of the burden of malaria cases globally and India accounted for about half of all estimated cases in 2023, followed by Indonesia, which carried just under one-third. The report notes that since 2000 the WHO South-East Asia Region has made remarkable progress against malaria and estimated malaria cases in …

Delhi’s Dengue cases drop to 5,700, but Malaria and Chikungunya surge by 99% from 2023
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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

Live Mint  

Delhi has been grappling with a significant increase in mosquito-borne diseases, with cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya reaching alarming levels. Although dengue cases have decreased from 2023's tally of 9,266, the city is now seeing a rise in other mosquito-borne diseases, with malaria and chikungunya reaching their highest levels in recent years. Japanese Encephalitis Case Triggers Increased Measures Apart …

Odisha govt faces under-reporting charge as malaria, dengue surge in state
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Odisha govt faces under-reporting charge as malaria, dengue surge in state

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: AMID a surge in malaria and dengue, allegations of under-reporting of cases of vector borne diseases have surfaced raising concerns about transparency in the state’s public health data. Odisha reported 41,739 malaria cases and nine deaths in 2020, 25,503 cases and 13 deaths in 2021, 23,770 cases and five deaths in 2022, 41,973 cases and four deaths in 2023, …

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 …

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 …

Dengue, malaria cases on the rise in Delhi, people resort to private fumigation
3 months 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 …

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 …

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 …

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New Hampshire resident dies after testing positive for mosquito-borne encephalitis virus

Associated Press  

A New Hampshire resident infected with the mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis virus has died, state health authorities said. The Hampstead resident’s infection was the first in the state in a decade, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday. The New Hampshire health department said the virus has also been detected in one horse and several mosquito …

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 …

Karnataka’s 2024 dengue tally crosses last year’s caseload
4 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
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, …

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 …

Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mosquito culling ramping up in northern Western Australia after Murray Valley Encephalitis kills two people

ABC  

In short: A health alert has been issued in northern WA after two people died from a mosquito-borne illness in the Pilbara region. Health authorities are urging residents and travellers to cover up and use effective mosquito repellent ahead of northern WA's peak tourist season. A health alert has been issued and mosquito control programs stepped up after two deaths …

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka
5 months, 4 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 …

VIMSAR study reveals low use of mosquito nets in Odisha's Burla
6 months ago

VIMSAR study reveals low use of mosquito nets in Odisha's Burla

New Indian Express  

The findings of the study were recently published in the international medical sciences journal, Cureus of Springer Nature Group. The group of doctors of VIMSAR, who conducted the study comprised Dr Sanjeeb K Mishra, Dr Gourahari Pradhan, Dr Soumya R Patra, Dr Ashok K Panigrahi and Dr Subrat K Pradhan. One of the researchers, Dr Mishra said, “Out of the …

At 9,770, Kerala saw highest dengue cases, 37 deaths in 2023
6 months, 2 weeks ago

At 9,770, Kerala saw highest dengue cases, 37 deaths in 2023

New Indian Express  

Uttarakhand was second in the list of dengue deaths, with 14 fatalities, followed by Bihar, with seven. The number of dengue cases in Kerala doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year’s 4,432. Of the 565 malaria cases reported in Kerala, 299 were caused by the most fatal plasmodium falciparum parasite. With 1131 chikungunya cases Kerala was in the ninth …

West Nile fever | T.N. Health Department steps up surveillance in Kerala bordering villages in Coimbatore
7 months, 2 weeks ago

West Nile fever | T.N. Health Department steps up surveillance in Kerala bordering villages in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has stepped up surveillance in villages bordering Kerala in Coimbatore district following confirmed cases of West Nile fever cases in the neighbouring State. Since Coimbatore district shares boundaries with Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala, the Health Department decided to step up surveillance measures in border villages, officials said. High fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, …

What Do We Know About West Nile Fever in Kerala? What Are Its Symptoms? Why The State Is Hotbed of Diseases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What Do We Know About West Nile Fever in Kerala? What Are Its Symptoms? Why The State Is Hotbed of Diseases

News 18  

Kerala is again on high alert as the state has been reporting cases of West Nile fever — a new vector-borne disease caused by mosquito bites. During later blood meals, the virus may be injected into humans and animals, where it can multiply and possibly cause illness.” Unlike Japanese Encephalitis, which primarily affects children, West Nile fever mostly impacts adults. …

Kerala health department on alert as 3 districts report West Nile Virus cases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala health department on alert as 3 districts report West Nile Virus cases

Hindustan Times  

Kerala’s health department on Tuesday directed all districts to step up pre-monsoon cleaning drives and surveillance activities after cases of West Nile Virus was recently reported in three districts. “Of the five cases reported so far in the district, four have recovered and one is currently under treatment in the government medical college hospital,” Kozhikode district collector Snehil Kumar Singh …

Kerala reports 10 cases of West Nile Virus: All you need to know
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala reports 10 cases of West Nile Virus: All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

At least 10 cases of West Nile Virus infection have been reported in Kozhikode and Malappuram districts of Kerala, officials in the state health department said. Several tests like IgG antibody sero-conversion, IgM antibody capture enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, neutralisation assays and virus isolation by cell culture can be done to diagnose the infection. A. Kerala has reported outbreaks of both …

Malaria: Beware of that bite
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Malaria: Beware of that bite

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: In India, malaria still poses a serious threat to public health despite considerable improvements in recent years. Because these mosquitoes breed in stagnant water bodies, malaria transmission is more common in locations with poor drainage especially during the monsoon season. Individuals who live close to bodies of stagnant water: In peri-urban and rural regions, mosquitoes that thrive in puddles, …

1 in 4 Families Report Dengue, Malaria; 73% Say Local Body Not Taking Any Measures: Survey - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

1 in 4 Families Report Dengue, Malaria; 73% Say Local Body Not Taking Any Measures: Survey - News18

News 18  

More and more states have been reporting cases of dengue and chikungunya this year, with West Bengal in the lead. A LocalCircles survey showed 73% respondents indicated no anti-mosquito fogging has been done in their area during the last 45 days despite rise in the case in Delhi and Mumbai. When asked if any of their family members had fallen …

Bihar reports 6,146 dengue cases in September, highest in last five years
1 year, 2 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. …

Spike in monsoon-related illnesses in Vijayawada
1 year, 3 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 cases in Delhi spike amid rain, floods, MCD strike
1 year, 4 months ago

Dengue cases in Delhi spike amid rain, floods, MCD strike

Hindustan Times  

Delhi has reported 105 new dengue cases in the last one week taking the tally of the cases reported till August 5 this year to 348 cases, the weekly mosquito borne disease report released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi shows. An MCD spokesperson said the spike in cases can be largely attributed to heavy waterlogging observed in July as …

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 …

Rise in Japanese Encephalitis cases raise concern in Assam
1 year, 4 months ago

Rise in Japanese Encephalitis cases raise concern in Assam

India TV News  

Assam has been recording a sharp hike in vector-borne diseases, including dengue and Japanese Encephalitis in the last few years, which pose significant health risks and are cause of concern. WHO defines Japanese Encephalitis as a virus related to dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses and is spread by mosquitos. As per the health department, JE cases are reported …

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 …

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 …

Threat of dengue fever escalates globally
1 year, 4 months ago

Threat of dengue fever escalates globally

The Hindu  

The recent surge in dengue cases globally, including in new regions has been alarming and poses significant global health challenges. More dengue cases This month, there was an outbreak of dengue fever reported in Egypt’s Qena province after several positive cases. Dengue cases have soared in India, mostly due to heavy rains and inadequate control measures, which create the ideal …

Mumbai sees surge in mosquito-borne diseases in July due to monsoon
1 year, 5 months ago

Mumbai sees surge in mosquito-borne diseases in July due to monsoon

Live Mint  

The number of cases of leptospirosis and chikungunya reported in Mumbai during the first 16 days of July has surpassed the total reported in June, according to a report compiled by city's civic body Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. From July 1 to 16, Mumbai reported 104 cases of leptospirosis and 10 cases of chikungunya, compared to 97 cases of leptospirosis and …

Spike in dengue cases in India: How bad is it?
1 year, 5 months ago

Spike in dengue cases in India: How bad is it?

Firstpost  

The Delhi government has warned of a likely uptick in cases of dengue and other vector-borne diseases due to the recent flooding in the city. Delhi Till 15 July this year, Delhi logged a total of 163 dengue cases, as compared to 158 in 2022 and 40 in 2021 during the same period, reported Indian Express. Last year, as per …

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 …

Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt effort on to curb vector-borne diseases

Live Mint  

The Union health ministry has sounded the alarm on a vector-borne disease outbreak with record rainfall in North India creating a favourable breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Experts from the National Centre for Disease Control have identified August and September as high-risk months for outbreaks of chikungunya, dengue, malaria, Japanese encephalitis and other vector-borne diseases. Besides, the health minister reviewed …

Dengue cases on rise in India; tips to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne disease
1 year, 5 months ago

Dengue cases on rise in India; tips to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne disease

India TV News  

Dengue cases are on the rise in India due to monsoon. Several parts of India, including Odisha, Assam and Kerala are already recording an increase in dengue cases. This worrying trend has prompted health experts to issue warnings and advice on how to protect oneself from the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue is a tropical disease caused by four different viruses, all …

Malaria cases went down in TS in last nine years
1 year, 7 months ago

Malaria cases went down in TS in last nine years

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The government released a report on Monday, ahead of World Malaria Day which is observed on April 25, that malaria cases had come down to 611 in 2022 from 5,222 in 2014. It said several districts had recorded zero cases last year: Jagtial, Kamareddy, Medak, Nagarkurnool, Narayanapet, Nirmal, Nizamabad, Vikarabad, Wanaparthy and Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri. The report said the government has …

West Australian child dies from Murray Valley encephalitis
1 year, 8 months ago

West Australian child dies from Murray Valley encephalitis

ABC  

A West Australian child from the West Kimberley has died from Murray Valley encephalitis, a mosquito-borne infection. Key points: The child had been treated at a hospital in Perth It is believed they may have been exposed to an infected mosquito in the West Kimberley Recent heavy rains in the region have made mosquito breeding conditions ideal MVE is a …

Malaria Cases Record 45% Drop in 2020, India on Track to Eliminate Mosquito-borne Disease by 2030
1 year, 8 months ago

Malaria Cases Record 45% Drop in 2020, India on Track to Eliminate Mosquito-borne Disease by 2030

News 18  

Malaria cases in India are consistently decreasing with a 45 percent drop in 2020 and 13 percent in 2021, making it the only high-burden country in the Asia Pacific region reporting progress, said the chief of the top international body to eliminate malaria from the region. Status of malaria in Asia Pacific region A public health scientist, Das said while …

Summer brings in fear of mosquito menace
1 year, 10 months ago

Summer brings in fear of mosquito menace

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Even as people are up in arms over the dog menace, they are getting ready to fight another enemy: Mosquitoes. Last summer mosquitoes wreaked havoc in several localities, forcing the GHMC to identify close to 125 dengue hotspots and organise a 10-day medical campaign. We don't remember the last time the GHMC carried out with anti-mosquito chemicals," said Geeta …

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974
1 year, 10 months ago

Victorian woman dies from Murray Valley encephalitis in state's first death from the virus since 1974

ABC  

Victoria has recorded its first human case and death from the mosquito-borne Murray Valley encephalitis since 1974, after tests revealed a woman who died earlier this month had the virus. Key points: Testing has revealed a woman in her 60s from Buloke Shire who died earlier this month had Murray Valley encephalitis MVE has been detected in the rural town …

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say
1 year, 11 months ago

Japanese encephalitis, Murray Valley encephalitis concerning but risk of death low, mosquito experts say

ABC  

The resurgence of Japanese encephalitis this summer and the detection of Murray Valley encephalitis in mosquitoes has health authorities concerned, but the likelihood of death from either remains low. Dr Webb said it was not surprising that mosquito populations had been "massive" this year, given the recent flooding. Dr Webb said mosquitoes typically picked up MVE and JE from waterbirds, …

9 dengue and 1 malaria deaths in Delhi in 2022: MCD data
1 year, 11 months ago

9 dengue and 1 malaria deaths in Delhi in 2022: MCD data

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Thursday released its cumulative annual vector borne disease report for 2022 and stated that the Capital recorded 10 mosquito-related deaths last year. “In case of two dengue deaths, an 11-year-old boy from East Krishna Nagar in Shahdara South zone died at Sir Ganga Ram hospital on October 28 and a 16-year-old boy …

Dengue surge in Delhi, 3,800 cases reported so far; malaria, chikungunya matter of concern too
2 years ago

Dengue surge in Delhi, 3,800 cases reported so far; malaria, chikungunya matter of concern too

India TV News  

Dengue Cases in Delhi: The national capital is under the threat of mosquitos. The city has also recorded 241 cases of malaria and 44 cases of chikungunya this year, according to the report released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. Last year, 9,613 dengue cases were recorded in the city, the highest since 2015, along with 23 deaths -- the …

Flooding not the only risk in La Niña's wet weather as mosquitoes move in — and now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about, too
2 years, 2 months ago

Flooding not the only risk in La Niña's wet weather as mosquitoes move in — and now we’ve got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about, too

ABC  

Mosquitoes are a problem every summer, but the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns. The discovery of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus last summer changed the landscape of mosquito-borne disease in Australia. The federal government is expanding its Japanese encephalitis virus vaccination program after cases were detected outside tropical parts of …

Over 400 dengue cases reported in last week of September taking Delhi’s 2022 count to 937
2 years, 2 months ago

Over 400 dengue cases reported in last week of September taking Delhi’s 2022 count to 937

Hindustan Times  

The national capital registered 412 cases of dengue in the last week of September, taking the tally of the mosquito-borne illness to 937 in 2022, the vector borne disease report, released by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Monday, showed. In comparison to the 937 cases registered till September 28 this year, the city registered 341 cases in the corresponding …

Vector borne diseases increase in ASR district
2 years, 3 months ago

Vector borne diseases increase in ASR district

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Vector-borne diseases are increasing in Alluri Sitarama Raju district with many being reported from flood-hit areas of Chintoor, reports said. So far, five deaths have been reported and 150 are in government hospitals in Chintoor, Rampachodavaram and Paderu divisional hospitals for treatment for various diseases. ASR district malaria officer Dr Samba Murthy said 618 malaria cases were reported from …

Karnataka Health Department calls for preventive measures to check spread of dengue
2 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka Health Department calls for preventive measures to check spread of dengue

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rapid spurt in dengue and chikungunya cases in the State, especially in urban areas, Principal Secretary T.K. Anil Kumar has written to the Urban Development Department, BBMP, heads of all urban local bodies, zilla panchayat CEOs, and all district health officials seeking their cooperation in controlling the spread of the vector-borne diseases. In a letter addressed to …

Assam: Japanese encephalitis claims 63 lives
2 years, 4 months ago

Assam: Japanese encephalitis claims 63 lives

Deccan Chronicle  

GUWAHATI: With the death of at least 63 people due to Japanese encephalitis in Assam in the last 37 days, Assam government has formed a District Rapid Response team on Acute Encephalitis Syndrome and JE. Informing that three fresh deaths were reported from Nagaon district on Saturday, the national health mission officials said that fresh infections were reported from 10 …

Assam: Mosquito borne disease outbreak aggravated by floods kills 44 so far
2 years, 4 months ago

Assam: Mosquito borne disease outbreak aggravated by floods kills 44 so far

Hindustan Times  

Mosquito-borne disease Japanese Encephalitis has claimed 44 lives across Assam so far, according to the state branch of the National Health Mission. In the last 24 hours, three people died in the state - two in Nagaon district and one in Chirang district, officials said on Tuesday. The NHM, Assam data also revealed that eight new cases of Japanese Encephalitis …

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