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Delhi govt asks hospitals to reserve beds for vector-borne disease patients

Taking cognisance of the rise in vector-borne disease cases, especially dengue, the Delhi government has asked all the hospitals to reserve 10-15 per cent of their beds for such patients.

Delhi dengue outbreak: 321 cases in first 5 days of Oct, tally at 1,258

As many as 693 cases were reported in September alone, according to a report released by the MCD

Dengue cases on the rise in Lucknow with 12 positive reports in 48 hours

At least 12 people have tested positive for dengue in Lucknow in the past 48 hours while reports of another 70 suspected cases are awaited

Will take several steps soon, involve school students: Kejriwal on dengue

Amid a spurt in dengue cases in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said a plan has been devised to combat the vector-borne disease. In coming days, several steps will be taken and school students will be involved in a big way in the efforts made to check the spread of dengue, he said. The chief minister said this after holding a meeting with senior officials of the health department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and other departments. Delhi has registered a huge spurt in dengue cases in the last couple of weeks, raising the tally of the vector-borne disease to nearly 400 till September 17 this year. Over 100 people were diagnosed with the infection in the period from September 9-17. According to a civic body report released on Monday, 152 dengue cases have been reported in this month alone till September 17. After the meeting, Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi, "The rainy season spell has lasted longer this ti

Will take various steps, students to be involved: CM on dengue control

Amid a spurt in dengue cases in the national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said a plan has been devised to combat the vector-borne disease. In coming days, several steps will be taken and school students will be involved in a big way in the efforts made to check the spread of dengue, he said. The chief minister said this after holding a meeting with senior officials of the health department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and other departments. Delhi has registered a huge spurt in dengue cases in the last couple of weeks, raising the tally of the vector-borne disease to nearly 400 till September 17 this year. Over 100 people were diagnosed with the infection in the period from September 9-17. According to a civic body report released on Monday, 152 dengue cases have been reported in this month alone till September 17. After the meeting, Kejriwal tweeted in Hindi, "The rainy season spell has lasted longer this ti

Spike in fever cases: Dengue, malaria, swine flu take over from Covid-19

Some cities like Delhi and Mumbai are also witnessing cases of leptospirosis and gastroenteritis fevers

Dengue outbreak: Delhi sees 100 cases in a week; Bengal records 566 in 2022

Out of the total 396 in the national capital till September 17, 75 were reported in August. However, no death has been recorded so far in Delhi due to Dengue

Uttarakhand reports over 500 dengue cases; Dehradun, Haridwar most affected

The number of dengue cases in Uttarakhand has crossed the mark of 500, informed the state Directorate of Medical Health and Family Welfare

Low testing, climate change hamper India's fight against Dengue and Malaria

Experts say India needs more decentralised planning, and access to testing and treatment for malaria and dengue

Surge in dengue fever continues in Pakistan amid devastating floods

A surge in dengue fever cases continues in parts of Pakistan amid the ongoing outbreak that occurred due to floods in the country, the health authorities said

Uttarakhand government directs medical officers to check spread of dengue

Uttarakhand's in-charge secretary of health R Rajesh Kumar said that all chief medical officers (CMO) have been instructed to prevent dengue cases in the state

Delhi reports 16 dengue cases in July, total tally at 159 this year: MCD

No death has been reported due to dengue so far this year in the national capital, according to the report.

Mylab launches combined RT-PCR test for Zika, malaria, dengue

Test can differentiate between seven diseases and give results in 2 hrs

Dengue death toll rises to 23 in Delhi, case count now over 9,500

The number of dengue cases rose to over 9,500, though about 130 fresh cased have been logged in the last one week, the rise being far less than what was being reported till a few weeks ago

Delhi's dengue death toll rises to 17, case count now over 9,400

About 150 fresh cases have been logged in the last one week

Gujarat: 44 year-old BJP MLA Asha Patel dies of dengue in Ahemdabad

Her mortal remains will be taken to Unjha and kept in the market yard for the public to pay tribute and her last rites will be held in Siddhpur crematorium

Dengue death toll in Delhi rises to 15, tally over 8,900: Civic body

The number of dengue cases in Delhi has jumped to over 8,900. Nearly 700 fresh cases have been logged in the last one week

Dengue toll rises to 15 in Delhi, case count now over 8,900: Civic body

Six more deaths due to dengue have been reported in the national capital, taking the total number of fatalities due to the vector-borne disease reported in Delhi this year to 15

Experts warn of dengue outbreak in Chennai following waterlogging in city

Experts have warned of a dengue outbreak in Chennai and surrounding areas as the mosquito larvae are likely to multiply in puddles left over in the city after incessant rains.

India's health report card before Covid-19 pandemic: explained in 6 charts

Food poisoning and diarrhea were the main disease outbreaks in India before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. A look at India's health profile in 2019 through six charts