Dengue: News

24 Oct 2024

Africa

12.4mn 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

Delhi

Dengue 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

Bengaluru

Karnataka 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 & Wellness

Weird 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

Rajasthan

6 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

Delhi

Delhi 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 Life

Bhumi 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 Virus

Karnataka: 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 & Wellness

Dengue: 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

Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand: 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 & Wellness

Dengue: 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

Gurugram

India 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 & Wellness

5 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

Vaccine

India 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

Coronavirus

Manish 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-19

Brazilian 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 & Wellness

Here'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.

19 Jul 2019

India

Five 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

India

Tips to protect yourself from mosquito bites this monsoon

The monsoon is almost here!

13 Jun 2019

India

Dengue 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

Health & Wellness

#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.