Government allows Delhi hospitals to raise bed capacity by 10-20 percent
The Minister said the Health Department will run media campaigns to spread public awareness on dengue and chikungunya and by putting up hoardings.
Jun 24, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
Dengue and chikungunya: Over 100 dead in Kerala; cases swell in Delhi, prevention tips
According to reports, over 100 people have lost their lives in the southern state of Kerala, succumbing to various diseases, such as, H1N1, leptospirosis and dengue from January till date.
Jun 21, 2017, 14:00 PM IST
NDMC mayor meets Arvind Kejriwal, seeks release of funds
In a press conference at the Civic Centre, the mayor alleged that the situation of the drains was the same as last year because desilting work has not begun.
Jun 13, 2017, 23:05 PM IST
Healthy monsoon: Overall health tips everyone must know
Taking precautions during rainy season is important to stay healthy and happy throughout the monsoons.
Jun 12, 2017, 11:13 AM IST
Dengue claims 11 lives, affects 11,402 in this year's first five months
Andhra Pradesh recorded 512 cases, followed by Gujarat 492, Maharashtra 295 and West Bengal 287. Delhi recorded 40 dengue cases as against 13 during the same period last year.
Jun 09, 2017, 21:21 PM IST
HC issues notice to MCD commissioners on lack of cleanliness
The issue of lack of solid waste disposal was taken up by the court after it was told that it contributes to breeding of mosquitoes which cause vector borne diseases.
Jun 02, 2017, 13:50 PM IST
Civic bodies misled us on steps taken to prevent dengue: HC
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar said as several judicial orders passed on every aspect of the matter have fallen on deaf ears, "action under the Contempt of Court Act is certainly invited".
May 31, 2017, 20:56 PM IST
Spike in dengue, chikungunya cases: Delhi HC to continue hearing in vector-borne menace matter today
On May 16, the High Court had pulled up the Centre, the Delhi Government and the civic agencies for failing to take appropriate steps in regard to combating the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and malaria.
May 30, 2017, 10:12 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram sees alarming rise in dengue cases
The president of Indian Medical Association Thiruvananthapuram dristrict, Dr. John Paniker on Saturday said the increase in Aedes Mosquito is the reason for the rise in dengue cases in the city.
May 20, 2017, 18:52 PM IST
Co-infection exists – Study says zika mosquito may transmit dengue with single bite
In the study, published in the journal Nature Communications, the team infected mosquitoes in the lab with multiple kinds of viruses to learn more about the transmission of more than one infection from a single mosquito bite.
May 19, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
Rise in dengue, chikungunya cases: Why no scientific solution to prevent vector-borne diseases, asks Delhi High Court
In 2016, Delhi saw its first ever chikungunya outbreak that affected 9,661 people.
May 16, 2017, 23:32 PM IST
Delhi will be made free from dengue and chikungunya, says Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that he plans to make Delhi free from mosquito-borne diseases.
May 13, 2017, 21:49 PM IST
Dengue eradication a pririoty, NGT takes steps to end menace in Delhi
The bench, headed by Justice Swantanter Kumar, directed all corporations, the National Capital Territory of Delhi and Delhi Police to assist the lawyers.
May 11, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
What's behind the surge in typhoid cases in Delhi?
As per status report of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), at least 80 cases of chikungunya and 30 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi in just four months since January 1, 2017.
May 09, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
AIIMS symposium to focus on efficacy of dengue vaccine in India
The two-day symposium 'AIIMS-FAM Dengue, Zika and Chikunganya', is being held in collaboration with The Fondation de l?Acadamie de Medecine (FAM-Medical Academy Foundation) of France.
Apr 28, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
Delhi govt gears up to prevent dengue, chikungunya outbreak
The Delhi government has ordered inspection of construction sites and its residential colonies here to check breeding grounds for mosquitoes as it gears up to prevent possible outbreak of dengue and chikungunya.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:54 AM IST
Immunisation: How it greatly reduces disease, disability and death worldwide
Immunization can protect against 25 different infectious agents or diseases, from infancy to old age.
Apr 25, 2017, 16:27 PM IST
Monkey fever claims woman's life in Goa - What you need to know about this condition
Monkey fever, also known as Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD), is a tick-borne viral hemorrhagic fever endemic to South Asia.
Apr 25, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Delhi HC directs government to ensure no dengue or chikungunya cases occur this year
The court also asked the agencies to inform it about what preventive steps they have taken in comparison to last year with regard to breeding of dengue mosquitoes.
Apr 21, 2017, 20:54 PM IST
Twitter goes crazy after Arvind Kejriwal issues 'dengue threat' to Delhiites; BJP says CM cursing his own voters
Arvind Kejriwal is facing the ire for making such statement for the voters of Delhi.
Apr 21, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
