dengue outbreak

No scientific proof that herbs cure dengue: AIIMS

Days after yoga guru Ramdev advocated the use of herbs like giloy, aloe vera and papaya leaves to cure dengue, experts at AIIMS on Wednesday said there was no scientific proof that herbs help fight dengue and advised people not to fall for the propaganda in this regard.

Sep 23, 2015, 20:45 PM IST

Can papaya leaves fight dengue, cancer?

The use of papaya leaves has grown phenomenally in the national capital in the past few weeks as the mosquito-borne disease sees a spurt, claiming at least 17 lives in the city, although unofficially the number stands at over 20.

Sep 22, 2015, 14:10 PM IST

Another suspected dengue death in Delhi, toll reaches over 20

A 36-year-old woman died of suspected dengue on Sunday evening, taking the toll from the disease in the national capital to over 20.

Sep 21, 2015, 12:40 PM IST

Dengue outbreak has exposed MCD's ill-preparedness: Residents

 With the national capital witnessing a spurt in dengue cases, the role of civic bodies is being questioned by residents who feel the outbreak of the vector-borne disease has exposed the "ill-preparedness" of the MCD in dealing with the menace.

Sep 20, 2015, 10:37 AM IST

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Sep 18, 2015, 10:15 AM IST

Dengue menace continues in Delhi, HC seeks explanation from Centre, AAP govt

Voicing concern over the rise of dengue cases in the national capital, the Delhi High Court today asked the Centre and city government to explain the steps they have taken to contain the vector-borne disease.

Sep 17, 2015, 12:37 PM IST

Home remedies for dengue: Papaya, goat milk top choices

Since there is no specific vaccine or drug to prevent dengue, people are looking for alternative or natural home remedies to control the dangerous disease.

Sep 17, 2015, 11:28 AM IST

Delhi govt lacks preparation to tackle dengue outbreak

Delhi is in the grip of the worst outbreak of dengue fever in five years, officials say. More than 1,870 cases have been recorded and thirteen deaths have been reported so far.

Sep 16, 2015, 23:23 PM IST

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Sep 16, 2015, 16:37 PM IST

DNA: Analysis of Delhi govt struggle with dengue outbreak

An analysis of Delhi govt struggle with dengue outbreak.

Sep 16, 2015, 16:18 PM IST

Dengue fever symptoms: How to recognise them early

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection and is prevalent throughout the tropics and subtropics.

Sep 16, 2015, 15:14 PM IST

Dengue breakthrough: Bengaluru-based lab develops botanical pill

At present, there is no specific approved vaccine or therapy to prevent dengue fever. But now a Bengaluru-based lab has come up with a tablet to treat the dreaded vector-borne disease.

Sep 16, 2015, 10:12 AM IST

Dengue scare: Delhi government mulls special Assembly session to rein in private hospitals

Even as the national capital reels under one of the worst dengue outbreaks in recent years, the Delhi government is mulling an special Assembly session frame a law to deal with negligence of private hospitals.

Sep 16, 2015, 07:00 AM IST

Lady constable dies of dengue in Ghaziabad, 60 tested positive

A 45-year-old woman constable today died of suspected dengue here, with 60 more persons tested positive for the virus in the district.

Sep 15, 2015, 23:33 PM IST

Increase beds, don't turn away dengue patients: Delhi Govt to private hospitals

As the national capital battled the worst outbreak of dengue in the past five years, Delhi Government tonight directed all private hospitals and nursing homes to increase the number of beds, and warned them of strict action if they denied treatment to any dengue patient.

Sep 15, 2015, 23:26 PM IST

Dengue vs. Delhi govt: Why is Kejriwal struggling with Dengue outbreak?

Taal Thok Ke Extra Strong looks into the situation of Dengue outbreak in Delhi. The panel today, raises the question over lack of preventive measures on AAP's end.

Sep 15, 2015, 22:10 PM IST

29-yr-old woman succumbs, dengue toll up to 11 in Delhi

The toll from dengue here climbed to 11 today as one more death -- of a 29-year old woman -- was reported due to the vector-borne disease that has caused a widespread scare in the national capital.

Sep 15, 2015, 20:46 PM IST

Dengue fallout: Goat milk price hits Rs.2,000 in NCR

Following suggestions by traditional healers that goat milk may be beneficial to people infected with dengue, the price of such milk in the National Capital Region (NCR) has reportedly soared to Rs.2,000 per litre.

Sep 15, 2015, 19:42 PM IST

Delhi: Dengue claims second child in a week

Another boy has died of dengue with his family claiming negligence by hospitals in the city where only last week seven-year-old Avinash had succumbed to the disease after allegedly being turned awa

Sep 15, 2015, 17:07 PM IST