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 …
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 …
According to the latest data by the MCD, 288 fresh cases of dengue were reported last week, till September 23. The national capital has seen a 22 per cent rise in dengue cases as compared to last year, the latest MCD data reveals. The data states that over 3,000 people …
Four more positive cases of dengue were reported in the district during the past three-four days. Sources said new cases have been reported from Sector 15, 16, Pinjore and Surajpur. A senior official of the District Health Department said, “The maximum number of cases of vector-borne diseases, be it malaria …
CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Corporation has drawn the battle lines in its fight against dengue. One hundred and seventy-nine localities in the city have been identified as 'hotspots' for the vector-borne infection. Stepping up vigil, the civic body has mapped 179 neighbourhoods in 32 areas where more people are reporting dengue-like …
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand recorded 24 new dengue cases and a death on Wednesday and with this the total count of dengue patients in the state crossed the mark of hundred. One Mohd Kamil, 45, from Uttar Pradesh succumbed to the virus on Wednesday and doctors in Haldwani tagged this as the …
The latest MCD data reveals that 2,215 cases of dengue have been reported in the capital this year — a 60 per cent increase as compared to last year. According to MCD data, 1,177 cases of dengue have been reported in the city and 1,038 cases have been reported, where …
- Experts say abandoned quarters breeding vector Cases of dengue fever have touched a seven-year high in Jamshedpur, with 362 people being hospitalised till date compared to only 59 in the neighbouring districts of West Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan combined, and this despite claims of determined efforts to check the scourge. …
State Health Department team comes calling to the affected places as district tops cases Less than a week after Kapurthala district registered 151 cases, the number of dengue cases in the district today reached 208, the maximum in the state. Headed by Dr Gagandeep Singh Grover, state programme officer for …
The MCD data stated that 348 fresh cases of dengue were reported in the week ending September 16 — a 55 per cent increase from the preceding week. The capital has reported a 22 per cent increase in cases of dengue as compared to last year, the latest MCD data …
Eight more dengue cases were reported from the city today. Dr Gaurav Aggarwal, Nodal Officer of the UT Heath Department for dengue, reiterated that in case of dengue death the department would not hesitate in sharing the information. With the addition of eight more cases, the dengue count has reached …
Bhopal: Around 58 new cases of dengue and chikungunya have been reported from Bhopal in the past one week - making the situation as alarming as last year. In 2016, Bhopal reported more than 1,000 cases of dengue and chikungunya - the highest ever. At the start of October last …
Madurai: Tirunelveli district collector Sandeep Nanduri has said that college and school administrations should create awareness on dengue to prevent the spread of the disease. He was speaking at a dengue awareness campaign organised for schools and colleges, here on Wednesday. The collector said that though awareness sessions on this …
Despite tall claims of the District Health Department on preparedness to deal with dengue, malaria and swine flu, these diseases have started showing their presence. According to the Civil Hospital record, six cases of dengue, two of swine flu and 37 of malaria have been registered at the hospital till …
Two patients have died and a whopping 151 dengue positive cases have been reported in Kapurthala district since April. In Jalandhar as well, 18 cases of dengue have been reported so far this year. Meanwhile, five cases were also reported from the Sukhjit Ashram, Kapurthala, and five inmates of the …
Ask anyone what they think the most dangerous creature on the planet is, and the answers will most likely be sharks, crocodiles, anacondas or poisonous jelly fishes. What you probably do not realise is that there is a creature, just as dangerous as these, lurking near you. Mosquitoes are said …
Mumbai: Even as the city received comparatively heavy rains this year, there has been a slight decline in the cases of dengue till August 2017. According to the official data, the city has recorded a total of 280 cases which is lower than last year wherein 331 cases were reported …
Within 11 days, the city has recorded 102 dengue cases in September. According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) health department, the the city recorded 93 dengue cases and two deaths in August, this month till September 11, 102 dengue cases are reported by the civic authority. As per the …
Fourteen new cases of dengue were reported from different parts of the city today, taking the count of patients to 300. However, there has been no report of death due to dengue. The UT Health Department on Friday had cancelled the holidays of all the doctors of the malaria department …
LUCKNOW: The number of positive swine flu cases reported in Lucknow on Sunday crossed the 2000th mark with 44 new cases of influenza A H1N1 tested positive on the day. The tally of positive swine flu patients since January until now in Lucknow alone reached 2008 cases and 13 positive …
KOLKATA: The twin dengue deaths in Kasba last week has shaken the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) authorities into action. The KMC health department has created a Rapid Action Force (RAF) team for dengue prevention in Kasba and Ballygunge and some areas off Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, where dengue cases have been …
