Dengue: News
05 Nov 2024
ResearchScientists say making mosquitoes deaf could help fight dengue
A team of scientists from the University of California has found a novel way to fight diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and Zika.
24 Oct 2024
Africa12.4mn dengue cases in 2024: What's driving world's largest outbreak?
The world is witnessing its worst dengue outbreak ever, with a record 12.4 million cases reported this year.
04 Oct 2024
DelhiDengue cases surge in Delhi, over 400 infections past week
Delhi has reported a significant increase in dengue cases, with 401 new infections recorded between September 22 and 28.
03 Sep 2024
BengaluruKarnataka government declares dengue fever an 'epidemic': What it means
Amid a spike in the number of cases of dengue across the state, the government of Karnataka on Tuesday notified the mosquito-borne disease as an epidemic.
22 Jul 2024
Health & WellnessWeird intersex mosquitoes may be key to stopping Dengue, Chikungunya
Researchers at Virginia Tech, US have uncovered a method to control mosquito populations, which could offer an alternative to insecticides.
17 Jul 2024
Rajasthan6 Gujarat children die of Chandipura virus: What is it
The Gujarat government announced on Monday that six children have died from a suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infection since July 10.
13 Jun 2024
DelhiDelhi sees 90% surge in vector-borne disease breeding in 2023
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi(MCD) has reported a nearly 90% increase in the breeding of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya in Delhi homes during the monsoon season of 2023 compared to the previous year.
22 Nov 2023
Bollywood LifeBhumi Pednekar undergoes dengue treatment; asks fans to be careful
Bollywood actor Bhumi Pednekar was recently admitted to Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital, after being diagnosed with dengue.
02 Nov 2023
Zika VirusKarnataka: Zika virus detected near Bengaluru, fever cases being analyzed
Authorities in Bengaluru are on high alert after the Zika virus was detected in a mosquito in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka.
27 Oct 2023
Health & WellnessDengue: Foods and drinks that help you recover faster
India is seeing an exponential rise in the number of dengue cases with each passing day.
29 Aug 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand: Triggered by monsoon flooding, dengue cases cross 600 mark
After braving heavy monsoon rains, Uttarakhand is now gripped by the dengue virus, as the number of cases has crossed 600 in the state.
16 Aug 2023
Health & WellnessDengue: Essential dos and don'ts for your safety
Dengue cases have surged in numerous regions across the nation due to the recent intense rainfall and flooding.
25 Jul 2023
Central GovernmentIndia sees 600 dengue cases daily; sharp surge in Delhi
Dengue cases increased significantly in India last year, hitting an all-time high of 2,33,251, the central government has revealed.
04 Aug 2022
Health & Wellness5 Dengue prevention tips you must follow
Dengue is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites humans during the daytime, as opposed to the malaria-spreading mosquitoes that attack at night.
29 Apr 2022
VaccineIndia inching closer to launching its first dengue vaccine
India is likely to get its first vaccine for Dengue soon as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is all set to submit its clinical trial protocol to the country's drug regulator CDSCO by June.
24 Sep 2020
COVID-19Manish Sisodia, admitted to hospital with COVID-19, diagnosed with dengue
The Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, was on Thursday diagnosed with dengue.
23 Sep 2020
COVID-19Brazilian study suggests dengue antibodies could offer protection against COVID-19
A new study has found a link between past exposure to dengue and immunity against COVID-19.
10 Sep 2020
Health & WellnessHere's how you can prevent dengue
The global incidence of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral infection, has grown drastically in recent decades. This infection results in high fever, rash, muscle pain and joint pain.
26 Jul 2019
IndiaHealth tips to follow during the seasonal weather change period
The monsoon is here.
19 Jul 2019
IndiaFive health precautions to take during the rainy season
Although the monsoon season is sure to offer some much-needed respite from the scorching summer heat, it could be a tricky time for your health.
17 Jun 2019
IndiaTips to protect yourself from mosquito bites this monsoon
The monsoon is almost here!
13 Jun 2019
IndiaDengue to spread due to global-warming: Precautions you must take
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral infection has rapidly spread over the past couple of decades.
25 Jul 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: Simple hacks to avoid dengue by preventing mosquito bites
It's monsoon season and the risk of getting mosquito bite-induced infections and diseases like Dengue is at an all-time high.
