PASIGHAT: The Pasighat district health department is going all out to control mosquito-transmitted diseases like malaria, dengue and recently detected Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the district. Headed by the DMO Dr Kaling Dai, a team of doctors and officials in carrying outsource reduction activities followed by awareness programme, fogging and …
The total number of patients suffering from dengue fever in Swat has reached 950 on Monday. "At least 400 patients are receiving medical treatment at their homes while 150 patients have been discharged from the hospital after gaining recovery from the deadly virus," said Dispenser Dengue Ward Ejaz. He said …
The people of Angul are in grip of fear as dengue positive cases have gone up to 190 from one case reported a month back. Five to eight positive cases are registered officially everyday. “By Saturday, the number of total dengue positive cases reported from across the district was 190. …
* Total of 16 deaths reported; inflow of patients expected to end by mid-October RAWALPINDI: The allied hospitals of the city, including the Holy Family Hospital (HFH), Benazir Bhutto Hospital (BBH) and District Headquarters Hospital, have this year registered 1,203 measles cases and 95 suspected dengue fever cases, out of …
Despite tall claims by the public health department on tackling diseases, Maharashtra has achieved the dubious distinction of recording highest number of dengue deaths in the current year. Of the total 60 deaths, 23 were recorded in Maharashtra, followed by 19 in Kerala, 11 in Karnataka and six in Madhya …
The sudden spurt in cases of a viral fever that is resistant to treatment has flummoxed doctors in the city. Children are its easy prey. Constant high fever, body ache and -in some cases - declining blood platelet count, have made it difficult for doctors to diagnose the causative virus. …
Government has sounded a statewide alert to tackle dengue, said health minister Narottam Mishra. Meanwhile, two more positive cases were reported from Bhopal on Tuesday. "All chief medical health officers (CMHOs) have been asked to remain alert and take preventive measures. Supply of medicines is also being ensured," said Mishra. …
Dengue cases have risen alarmingly across the country this year, with data showing an 80% rise in the disease till July 31 as compared to the same period last year. India has recorded 15,983 dengue cases so far in 2013 as compared to 8,899 cases in the corresponding months last …
A 36-year-old man was tested positive for dengue fever on Tuesday taking the number of patients afflicted with the disease this season to 34. The patient was identified as Muhammad Jamil, a resident of Multan Road. He was admitted to Jinnah Hospital a few days back with high fever. Several …
The state government on Monday submitted the status report to the Gujarat high court on the action taken by authorities to prevent diseases during monsoon. The government has said that no death due to dengue and malaria has been reported this monsoon in public hospitals in the city. The state …
Cases of dengue have been reported from the valley of Swat as the first four patients testing positive to dengue have been admitted in Saidu Sharif Hospital adding to that two more cases was registered said Saidu Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Khurshid said. Sardar, Neelam, Matiullah, Saifur-Rehmen and Asad Waere …
With cases of vector-borne diseases increasing in the state, the health department is anticipating that the window period for mosquito-borne diseases would increase this year due to early and good rainfall. At present, cases of common cold, viral fever and malaria with similar symptoms are being reported in the state …
Sindh Dengue Surveillance Cell of the provincial health department reported 15 new cases of dengue fever only in Karachi city, and around 17 cases in other districts of the province on Thursday. With the new reports regarding dengue fever, the total number of dengue positive cases has risen to 646 …
About 60 pc of positive cases reported from private hospitals The number of dengue cases in the City has increased threefold with over 500 fresh cases reported in July and August till date. As per the BBMP's Health department's records, 744 cases were positive for dengue in the City since …
Seven Cases Of Cholera, 11 Of Dengue Seen In Week The city continues to reel under an onslaught of water- and vectorborne diseases despite a brief lull in rainfall over the past week. Over 500 people had to be hospitalized with gastroenteritis and malaria over the duration of a week. …
As many as 33 confirmed dengue cases have been recorded in Pune city this month. The cases of the mosquito-borne infection has been on the rise since July. "Six more cases of dengue have been registered on Monday . With this, the dengue case tally has gone up to 33 …
ISLAMABAD: District Health Department has planned an extensive campaign against dengue in the rural areas of Islamabad from the first week of September and completed all necessary arrangements in this regard. According to details, the district health officials planned an extensive drive against dengue in the rural areas soon after …
Provincial Dengue Surveillance Cell of Sindh Health Department has reported that as many as 13 more new cases of Dengue Fever have been registered in the metropolis during the last four days. As per the report, issued on Monday, 13 new cases of dengue fever have taken the total numbers …
After a seven-month lull, encephalitis in the eastern districts of the state has resurfaced with over 200 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) and more than 100 deaths reported in the past 20 days. A total of 482 AES cases have been reported this year with 108 deaths so far. …
Delhi witnessed a sharp increase in dengue cases between January and August this year while the malaria count declined as against the same period last year, according to the municipal corporations. The cases of dengue registered in 2012 for the period January 1-August 10 were 10 while the figure for …
As many as five dengue cases were reported in Amreli town during the last few days. According to health officials, the cases were reported during the last one week from different parts of Amreli town in Amreli district. Earlier last week, five dengue cases were reported from Bagsara town of …
