India topped countries in the South-East Asia region for the most number of malaria cases and deaths in 2022, according to this report published by the World Health Organization (WHO). Each year, WHO’s World malaria report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of trends in malaria control and elimination across …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Fresh diarrhoea cases were reported from Kashipur block of Rayagada district on Tuesday. Official sources said at least 15 people, including four children, of remote Bahardulki and Kichikhal villages are suffering from the disease but are unable to reach Kashipur hospital due to lack of road communication. "The villagers are …
Sixty-three cases of malaria have been reported from the district this monsoon season so far. Although the district has not received much rain this year, 63 people, including 26 from the city, have fallen prey to various species of female anopheles (the mosquito responsible for causing malaria). The District Epidemiologist, …
The total number of cases of malaria reported in the city this season has reached 50 and the Health Department has indicated a further rise in the number in the next few weeks in view of expected showers. Till now, the number of cases has been quite under control in …
Dengue cases this year have nearly doubled, with 17 cases being reported till July 27, against nine till the same time last year. On the other hand, malaria cases in the the Capital has seen a significant dip, with 45 cases being seen this year, against last year’s 102. A …
Mumbai seems to have managed to ‘fight the bite’ over the past two years and control malaria to an extent but dengue and tuberculosis have raised their ugly head. A `white paper on health’ released by non-profit organisation Praja Foundation Monday claimed dengue cases had increased seven times, from a …
As many as 114 people have died of malaria in Sundargarh district since 2008. The samples of 371,541 patients were sent for malaria test in 2008. Out of these 22,720 cases tested positive while 22 died. In 2009, samples of 371,648 persons were sent for malaria test out of which …
CUTTACK: A day after a youth died due to suspected dengue at Rausapatna, the district administration has decided to launch a drive in the city to identify people suffering from fever and conduct their rapid test for dengue. The drive will start from Monday and persons found positive for dengue …
New Delhi: With five new cases reported in July, the number of dengue cases in the city has gone up to 14. Municipal corporation officials said that the number of cases of mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria, has gone up due to intermittent rains. “Five new dengue cases have been confirmed …
Scientists Develop A Colourful Patch That Makes Bugs Unable To Detect User For 48 Hours Washington: Researchers, including an Indian-origin scientist, have developed the world’s first lightweight patch that can make people ‘invisible’ to pesky mosquitoes and could prove key in the battle against malaria. The affordable patch is a …
Pune: A mobile-based application can now be used as a tool to monitor malaria prevalence in the community. The application helps analyse the distribution of malaria in a certain area to initiate investigative and control measures. It is also saves time, as it helps in early diagnosis of the disease. …
Kokrajhar district in Assam has recorded highest number of malaria cases with 325 patients diagnosed with the disease since January to June this year. The Kachugaon and Balajan areas have reported highest number of malaria cases. The district malaria officer, Kokrajhar, Sailendra Kakati, said altogether 325 patients were diagnosed with …
ITANAGAR, July 21: Coinciding with the World Population Stabilization Fortnight (July 11–24) celebrations, malaria awareness cum free health camp was organized by District Health Society, East Kameng at Bulla camp (Watte) in the district on July 19. Of the total of 200 blood samples taken, 50 were detected to have …
Houses where cases of dengue, malaria reported have been traced. The Chennai Corporation has identified 46 wards where dengue and malaria were reported in the past year. These localities will be subjected to intense mosquito control activities. The addresses where cases of dengue and malaria were reported have been traced …
The civic body’s epidemiology report for monsoon ailments has acknowledged 12 cases of cholera in the city. A month into the monsoons and people with enteric diseases have swarmed city hospitals. Cases of gastroenteritis, particularly, have gone up by 15% in June, compared to the corresponding period last year. Five …
Malaria continues to be a giant killer in Odisha though death toll from the disease has declined over the past four years. This year, 18 people have died of the mosquito-borne disease. "Compared to 28 deaths by mid-June last year, the deaths are less and showing a declining trend," said …
City doctors have reported a spurt in dengue and malaria cases this month and attribute it to the fluctuating temperature and the intermittent rains. Civic health officials said on Thursday that the number of cases has shot up in June and asked people to take necessary precautions and ensure there …
