Vector Borne Diseases

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding pollution of Godavari river, Telangana, 29/05/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …

Safety and immunogenicity of rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP Ebola vaccine in adults and children in Lambaréné, Gabon: A phase I randomised trial

The rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP vaccine prevented Ebola virus disease when used at 2 × 107 plaque-forming units (PFU) in a trial in Guinea. This study provides further safety and immunogenicity data. Original Source

Dengue cases likely to dip in city by October-end: Chandigarh Health department

The health department has already issued showcause notices to government institutions, including schools, after a team found mosqutiogenic conditions in their premises. The health department on Thursday said the number of dengue cases is expected to record a decrease by the end of this month. Chandigarh has been continuously witnessing …

Dengue: Know the disease to fight it better

*How does the dengue-causing virus get transmitted? After the female Aedes mosquito bites a dengue affected person, the virus incubates for 8 to 10 days. When this infected mosquito bites the next person, he/she may get infected. *Are all mosquitos carriers of dengue? A female Aedes mosquito can be a …

Fresh outbreak of dengue in south

KOLKATA: There is a fresh outbreak of dengue in parts of Garfa and Jadavpur with at least two deaths being reported from the areas in last three days. Most of the cases, in which patients had to be admitted to hospitals, were reported during Durga Puja. Gulnar Khan (16), a …

27 dengue deaths recorded: Health Secretary

More than 10,000 cases, 75 fever deaths reported; awareness campaign in schools, colleges being held As several fever deaths were reported over the past few days in the State, the government kicked off dengue prevention activities on Thursday to mark Anti-Dengue Day. So far, 10,392 cases of dengue and 75 …

110 dengue cases reported in Vellore since January, says Collector

VELLORE: A total of 110 dengue cases have been reported in Vellore since January this year and there were no deaths due to the fever, said district collector S A Raman. "We have been taking all precaution measures. We have engaged a total of 1,350 domestic breeding checkers (DBC) in …

Kenya: Malaria Kills 9 in Baringo, Dozens Diagnosed in Marsabit

At least nine have died from Malaria in Tirioko Ward in Tiaty Sub-County, Baringo over the last five days and dozens more are facing death as they struggle to seek medication for the killer disease. According to residents and local leaders, those who died failed to get treatment in time. …

Pondy govt directs hospitals to report dengue cases

While the chief minister had asserted that the situation was under control, Bedi had said there was 700 per cent increase in the incidence of dengue since last year and pitched for a 'war' against the fever The Puducherry government on Tuesday directed all the government and private hospitals in …

342 fresh dengue cases in 7 days

NEW DELHI: In just seven days, Delhi has reported 342 fresh cases of dengue, taking the total to 1,807, the latest reports by anti-malaria headquarters of the civic bodies stated. At 482, the cases of malaria are at a four year high, besides 338 cases of chikungunya being reported till …

Over 3,800 dengue cases in Delhi this season, 1,103 in September

The number of dengue cases reported till September 23 was 3,109. Of the total 3,865 dengue cases, 1,807 affected people were residents of Delhi, while the rest were from other states. At least 756 fresh cases of dengue were reported in the city over the last week, taking the number …

Declare emergency over dengue, flu outbreak: Docs

Chennai: Amid a dengue outbreak and more than 11,000 cases of fever across various hospitals in the state, doctors' bodies are demanding that the state declare a 'public health emergency' to contain the communicable diseases. The Indian Public Health Association, which has surveyed ten districts in Tamil Nadu, estimates that …

As swine flu subsides, scrub typhus, dengue raise their head

The monsoon season is not yet over but scrub typhus, a rickettsial disease transmitted to humans by mites, is spreading in Kota division. According to the report from Central Lab at Kota Medical College, six deaths have been reported so far from Kota, Baran and Bundi. According to a report …

Dengue: Kapurthala with 375 cases second in state

5 deaths reported; Mohali with 476 cases tops the chart With over five deaths, probably due to dengue, and over 350 people infected with the disease, Kapurthala district has recorded the second highest number of dengue cases in the state. Mohali has topped the chart with 476 cases. The number …

Dengue battle intensifies as cases rise

CHENNAI: A spike in cases of dengue in Chennai and neighbouring districts in the past fortnight has moved the health department to intensify its fight against the disease. The department is taking steps to enforce vector-control measures, penalise offenders more strictly and hold more public meetings to spread awareness. Chennai …

Dengue stings PGI docs; 11 test positive

Tally reaches 564; 3 suspected, one confirmed case from the GMSH-16. With the confirmation of 14 more dengue cases, the count has touched the 564-mark today. Dr Gaurav Aggarwal, Anti-Malaria Officer of the UT Heath Department, said 54 confirmed cases of chikungunya, 15 of malaria and 57 cases of swine …

Two dengue deaths within nine days in Elphinstone

Residents of the area have been complaining about the rising dengue cases in the area, which they attribute to the Dadar fish market next door Two residents of neighbouring housing societies in the Elphinstone Road area died of dengue within nine days. While a 31-year-old man lost his life on …

Dengue spread: Health department brainstorms hospitals, doctors

CHENNAI: With increase in the number of fever cases, including dengue, across the state, the public health department has organised a brainstorming session with private hospitals and doctors to prevent delay in treatment and deaths. While there has been more than a 25% increase in fever cases reported across clinics …

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria, flu – Here's your guide to tackle infections head-on!

Dengue, chikungunya, malaria, the flu – there are all sorts of possibilities. However, the good news is that they are very much preventable. With the late September rains lashing cities across India – including Delhi/NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai – viral infections and mosquito-borne diseases are inevitable. While weather forecasts predict …

40 per cent jump in dengue cases in a week in Delhi; total 3,109

At least 894 fresh cases of dengue had been reported in the city over the last week, taking the number of the people affected by the vector-borne disease this season to 3,109, according to a municipal report released today. At least 894 fresh cases of dengue had been reported in …

Quick diagnosis of dengue possible in remote areas: study

A new study has found a quick and a effective way to diagnose dengue in remote and rural areas where diagnosis remains a challenge unlike cities where hospitals and laboratories have necessary equipment and trained manpower. Over the years rapid diagnostic tests have been developed to address this challenge, but …

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