The 11 member-countries of the Region--which account for one-fourth of the global population, 58 per cent of the global burden of Plasmodium vivax malaria, and increased risk of dengue and other vector borne diseases in view of the increasing urbanisation and climate change--adopted a resolution to prioritise dengue control and malaria elimination.
The Regional Committee session adopted the 'Delhi Declaration' with Member countries committing to make essential medical products accessible and affordable to all, both within the region and beyond.
Dr Mohammed Sakeel, HOD of Emergency and Trauma, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan tells us why dengue is still a menace.
Most experts would agree that dengue is a dangerous disease. Therefore, it is best to prevent the ailment. We give you some simple ways to prevent the disease.
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.
While eight out of the 44 dengue-affected patients have been admitted to the Bhawanipatna hospital. Few of them are undergoing treatment at their houses and a few others have opted for private hospitals.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) recently presented a report before the High Court on the preventive measures that have been adopted by the civic agencies to combat dengue, chikungunya and malaria spread.
Surprisingly, now mosquitoes can help you combat the spread of dengue. These mosquitoes are bred to carry naturally occurring Wolbachia bacteria that helps in preventing dengue transmission.
Wolbachia is a naturally occurring bacteria that are able to stop mosquitoes from spreading dengue.
Did you know? Curbing global warming can keep dengue at bay.
In a hypothetical situation if a person gets infected with all four types of virus one-by-one he might gain immunity from dengue.
An expert answers this question for us.
Platelet count improves naturally with remedial measures.
Are you suffering from dengue? Know what to eat and delete from your diet.
"Grave negligence, lapse, unethical and unlawful acts in the death of Adya Singh in September."
Follow these tips to keep your home mosquito free.
Nadda said that his Ministry had written to all states regarding the registration and regulation of all clinical establishments.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that 60 persons have died of dengue and swine flu .
Out of the total 657 cases of dengue, 325 are patients are from Delhi while 332 are patients from other states.
Here's everything you wanted to know about mosquitoes!
It is very important to protect your children from mosquitoes even when they step outside your home. Here's why.
Find out when, where and how to use mosquito repellents correctly.
The dengue toll in Uttar Pradesh's state capital rose to 148.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed all civic agencies of the national capital to take preventive steps to control dengue.
Surprisingly, now mosquitoes can help you combat the spread of dengue. These mosquitoes are bred to carry naturally occurring Wolbachia bacteria that helps in preventing dengue transmission.
Wolbachia is a naturally occurring bacteria that are able to stop mosquitoes from spreading dengue.
Did you know? Curbing global warming can keep dengue at bay.
In a hypothetical situation if a person gets infected with all four types of virus one-by-one he might gain immunity from dengue.
An expert answers this question for us.
Platelet count improves naturally with remedial measures.
Are you suffering from dengue? Know what to eat and delete from your diet.
"Grave negligence, lapse, unethical and unlawful acts in the death of Adya Singh in September."
Follow these tips to keep your home mosquito free.
Nadda said that his Ministry had written to all states regarding the registration and regulation of all clinical establishments.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that 60 persons have died of dengue and swine flu .
Out of the total 657 cases of dengue, 325 are patients are from Delhi while 332 are patients from other states.
Here's everything you wanted to know about mosquitoes!
It is very important to protect your children from mosquitoes even when they step outside your home. Here's why.
Find out when, where and how to use mosquito repellents correctly.
The dengue toll in Uttar Pradesh's state capital rose to 148.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed all civic agencies of the national capital to take preventive steps to control dengue.
A research conducted by Prof Upendra Kaul, Dean and Executive Director of Clinical Research and Academics, Fortis Healthcare Limited states that: dengue can be deadly for those who have heart disease and the study also shows ECG & ECHO changes in patients admitted with dengue fever but with no prior heart ailments.
The dengue toll has risen to seven in West Bengal amid experts cautioning against a viral strain triggering hyper-active immune response, an official said on Wednesday.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting, and issued an advisory warning against letting stagnant water collect in any premises.
Deadly dengue has continued to haunt the people in Odisha with 1,109 positive cases detected and death of two persons recorded so far.
The outbreak of dengue in different parts of Odisha has triggered panic among people with the number of affected people reaching 654 in the state, and one person dying of the mosquito-borne disease.
The mosquitoes that cause dengue can also lead to Zika. Follow these handy tips that can keep these dangerous diseases at bay.
Mosquitoes known to transmit diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya are more likely to lay eggs in water sources near flowers, new research has found.
