Dengue deaths

Leptospirosis and dengue have emerged as the leading killers this year and have claimed 23 lives in Mumbai. So far this year, the city already accounts for 50% dengue deaths in the state.

WHO suggested ways to prevent or control dengue fever

Posted By Editorial Team, June 11, 2019 at 04:12pm
Delhi reports 551 dengue cases so far in November

Posted By Agencies, November 20, 2018 at 10:35am

As per the latest report, 2,146 people have been diagnosed with the vector-borne disease in Delhi so far this year. However, the number is less than last year's, which was 4,375.
Delhi: 285 dengue cases recorded in a week

Posted By Kristina Das, November 06, 2018 at 03:52pm

As many as 1,595 people have been diagnosed with the vector-borne disease in Delhi so far, the report stated. However, compared to last year the number is less.
Mumbai: Monsoon diseases killed 23 this year

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, October 06, 2018 at 07:48am

Though the monsoon season has ended, it has given a tough time to Mumbaikars. You will be shocked to know that monsoon diseases have claimed 23 lives in the city.
Fourth case: Woman from North Kolkata dies of dengue

Posted By Kristina Das, September 13, 2018 at 09:07pm

The name of the woman was Krishna Hazra, she was a housewife. Over the past few days, the woman was suffering from a fever.
11-year-old boy dies of dengue in Kolkata

Posted By Editorial Team, September 12, 2018 at 06:41pm

The boy named Aarush Dutta was admitted to the hospital the same day. The cause of death was mentioned as severe dengue fever with haemorrhage in his death certificate.
Mumbai: Dengue claims 3 lives in a fortnight

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, September 01, 2018 at 11:34am

In the past two weeks, monsoon-related ailments have claimed the lives of six people. The government hospitals across Mumbai have reported 153 confirmed and 2,317 suspected dengue cases, this August while, 93 cases had been recorded in the August 2017.
Now Cheung Chau in Honk Kong on dengue red alert

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 27, 2018 at 12:32pm

Health officials in Cheung Chau island, Hong Kong are all set to begin an equipped and efficient mosquito eradication mission to prevent increasing incidence of dengue fever.
7 deaths, 520 positive cases: Bhilai under the grip of dengue

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 20, 2018 at 10:05am

With rising number of positive dengue cases in Chattisgarh accompanied by 7 deaths due to dengue, National Centre for Disease Control has taken steps to tackle the situation, particularly in Bhilai.
Health department issues alert in Orissa for checking rising dengue cases

Posted By Sreemoyee Chatterjee, August 14, 2018 at 01:13pm

Odisha too has registered a large number of positive Dengue cases recently, so much so that the state government had to issue an alert across the district for adequate diagnosis and treatment of dengue afflicted patients and prevention of breeding of mosquitoes to check the outbreak.
Dengue, leptospirosis, gastroenteritis and swine flu wreak havoc in Maharashtra

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, August 09, 2018 at 07:30pm

Dr Deepak Sawant, Health Minister of Maharashtra conducted a meeting on Wednesday, to discuss about the various measures to tackle these life-threatening diseases. Reportedly, he has also ordered to investigate the water samples in rural areas to curb the gastroenteritis outbreak.
Mosquito menace: Why there is a stronger need for action against dengue

Posted By Aishwarya Iyer, July 30, 2018 at 02:49pm

Dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases can turn life-threatening if not treated in time.
Does drinking papaya leaves juice, goat's milk help in gaining blood platelets?

Posted By Editorial Team, June 26, 2018 at 03:08pm

While there are various treatments available on early detection, a common home remedy which is believed to work like miracle is drinking the juice of papaya leaves and goat milk.
National Dengue Day 2018: Not Low platelet count but capillary leak syndrome is the main complication of dengue fever

Posted By Debjani Arora, May 16, 2018 at 02:20pm

Platelet count improves naturally with remedial measures.
National Dengue Day 2018: Facts about the Indian climate's relationship with this vector-borne disease that you should know

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, May 16, 2018 at 01:16pm

Most dengue outbreaks are known to have occurred in the states, Rajasthan, Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana and Kerala.
National Dengue Day 2018: Diet tips for dengue patients

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, May 16, 2018 at 11:40am

Are you suffering from dengue? Know what to eat and delete from your diet.
National Dengue Day 2018 : People with no symptoms of dengue fever can be potential source!

Posted By Aishwarya Vaidya, May 16, 2018 at 11:09am

We get an expert to tells us more.
Dengue toll in Delhi rises above 9000; Are you more susceptible to dengue during winters?

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, December 12, 2017 at 03:44pm

During winters you are more prone to diseases and infection as your immunity is low.
Fortis Gurugram dengue death case: Find out what happened to 7-year old Adya Singh

Posted By Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti, December 11, 2017 at 12:47pm

Here are the series of events that took place after the death of 7-year-old girl due to dengue at Fortis Hospital Gurugram.
WHO to review the Sanofi's Dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia; concerns raised over its safety

Posted By Shaloo Tiwari, December 05, 2017 at 10:44am

Earlier, in the year 2016 WHO had recommended the usage of Sanofi's dengue vaccine to control Dengue.