West Bengal govt trying to sweep dengue crisis under the carpet, alleges BJP
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Ghosh has written to Union Health Minister JP Nadda claiming that Mamata Banerjee-led government is attempting to sweep the dengue crisis under the carpet.
Nov 12, 2017, 17:49 PM IST
West Bengal doctor suspended for highlighting plight of dengue patients on Facebook
On October 30, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had said that among the 40 dengue deaths, 13 who perished in state-run hospitals were confirmed cases.
Nov 11, 2017, 19:28 PM IST
New dengue virus behind maximum epidemics detected in India
There are four distinct dengue virus types circulating in India: DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4.
Nov 01, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
Delhi witnessed less dengue, chikungunya cases in 2017: AAP to SC
The national capital has witnessed a lesser number of dengue and chikungunya cases this year as compared to 2016 and the situation was "not bad", Delhi Government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
Oct 11, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
Delhi: Dengue cases on the rise, over 750 reported in a week
As per reports, as many as 756 people have been victimised by the vector-borne disease and the number is so high that it has left the authorities nervous.
Oct 04, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
How to fight dengue, malaria, flu and chikungunya – Symptoms, prevention
With Diwali round the corner, these problems are bound to increase and knowing the symptoms for timely diagnosis and most importantly, our protection becomes our first and foremost priority.
Sep 28, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
Rapid low-cost test for Zika, dengue developed
It resembles a pregnancy test strip and contains antibodies that react to the presence of Zika or dengue virus, and gold nanoparticles that respond to the antibody reaction.
Sep 28, 2017, 15:48 PM IST
Low-cost, quick test for Zika, dengue developed
The test developed by researchers accurately diagnoses Zika and dengue and can tell the two mosquito-borne viruses apart.
Sep 28, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
Antibody that protects against Zika, dengue identified
Since dengue and Zika are related viruses, the researchers reasoned that an antibody that prevents dengue disease may do the same for Zika.
Sep 26, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
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.
Sep 26, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
We are not gods, says Supreme Court, dismisses plea to abolish mosquitoes
The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its helplessness when a petitioner sought the apex court's directions to "abolish" mosquitoes from the country. The apex court said: "What you are asking us to do, only God can do. Do not ask us to do things which only the God can do. We are not Gods."
Sep 23, 2017, 10:55 AM IST
Pakistani family caught carrying 'mosquito bag' into hospital
Hospital authorities suspect the mosquitos were 'carriers of a lethal diesease.'
Sep 21, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
Strengthen health systems to eradicate dengue, malaria: WHO
The world health body said that in recent years the transmission dynamics and risk of vector-borne diseases have shifted due to unplanned urbanisation, increased movement of people and goods, and environmental changes.
Sep 09, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
More than 1000 dengue cases in Delhi – Here's how you can protect yourself from the deadly sting
Dengue and chikungunya are caused by aedes agypti mosquito, which breeds in clear water. Anopheles mosquito, which causes malaria, can breed in both fresh and muddy water.
Sep 05, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Dengue cases cross 1000 mark in Delhi, 524 of malaria
A 12-year-old boy had succumbed to dengue shock syndrome on August 1 at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital here, the first death due to the vector-borne disease reported in the city this year.
Sep 04, 2017, 21:02 PM IST
Sunil Grover recuperating from Dengue, tweets about his health
Popular face of Indian television, Sunil Grover recently faced a health setback as he was diagnosed with Dengue. He was reportedly admitted to Asian Heart hospital.
Sep 04, 2017, 17:01 PM IST
Researchers develop climate-based dengue forecasting model
A further increase in temperature beyond 35 degrees Celsius is detrimental to the mosquito survival, showed the findings published in the journal Emerging Microbes & Infections.
Sep 02, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
Sunil Grover diagnosed with dengue, hospitalised
He has been admitted to Asian Heart hospital reportedly.
Sep 01, 2017, 10:01 AM IST
Priyanka Gandhi discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital after recovering from Dengue
Congress president Sonia Gandhi`s daughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was on Wednesday discharged from the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (SRGH) after recovering from Dengue.
Aug 30, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
Dengue on the rise in Delhi – Common symptoms, preventive measures
Dengue is a viral infection commonly spread by the Aedes mosquito.
Aug 29, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
